Florida S1748 prohibits using the absence of certain firearm features as evidence in civil actions.

Florida S1748 creates a new statute defining terms related to firearms and stipulating that the absence of specific mechanisms or features cannot be used as evidence in civil actions. These features include authorized user recognition technology, external manual safety, loaded chamber indicator, and magazine disconnect mechanism. The bill does not limit liability for actual manufacturing defects or failures to meet warranty or representations. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Florida S1748 prohibits using the absence of certain firearm features as evidence in civil actions.

Florida S1748 creates a new statute defining terms related to firearms and stipulating that the absence of specific mechanisms or features cannot be used as evidence in civil actions. These features include authorized user recognition technology, external manual safety, loaded chamber indicator, and magazine disconnect mechanism. The bill does not limit liability for actual manufacturing defects or failures to meet warranty or representations. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.