HB5066

Civil procedure: civil actions; civil liability for a person who sells, delivers, or transfers a firearm to a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; provide for. Creates new act.

Introduced·9/26/25
Introduced Text

Establishes strict liability for firearm sellers who knowingly transfer firearms to prohibited individuals, creating the "gun seller liability act.

The bill creates the "gun seller liability act," imposing strict liability on individuals or entities selling, delivering, or transferring firearms to those prohibited by law. Sellers are liable for damages if they know or should know the buyer is prohibited and the firearm is used to cause injury or death. Firearms dealers must maintain liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000.00 for such incidents.

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History

Sep 29, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/26/2025

Sep 26, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Brenda Carter

Sep 26, 2025

House

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