Florida H1551 shields firearm manufacturers from liability for certain design features not mandated by federal law.

Florida H1551 creates a statute protecting firearm manufacturers from liability in products liability actions for certain design features not required by federal law. Specifically, manufacturers cannot be held liable for the absence or presence of a magazine disconnect mechanism, a loaded chamber indicator, authorized user recognition technology, or an external manual safety. Liability remains possible if the firearm has an actual manufacturing defect or fails to operate as warranted by the manufacturer. The act defines these terms and specifies the effective date as the date it becomes law.

Florida H1551 shields firearm manufacturers from liability for certain design features not mandated by federal law.

Florida H1551 creates a statute protecting firearm manufacturers from liability in products liability actions for certain design features not required by federal law. Specifically, manufacturers cannot be held liable for the absence or presence of a magazine disconnect mechanism, a loaded chamber indicator, authorized user recognition technology, or an external manual safety. Liability remains possible if the firearm has an actual manufacturing defect or fails to operate as warranted by the manufacturer. The act defines these terms and specifies the effective date as the date it becomes law.