H.R. 9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
H.R. 9298 status: Referred.
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Provides greater liability protection for firearms manufacturers and retailers.
- May reduce litigation costs for the firearms industry.
Risks
- Could potentially shield manufacturers from accountability for certain harms, impacting consumer confidence.
- May lead to increased legal battles over the scope of protections.
Society
Benefits
- Clarifies definitions to potentially reduce frivolous lawsuits against the firearms industry.
Risks
- Reduces avenues for victims to seek damages for harms caused by firearms.
- May weaken accountability for manufacturers and sellers in cases of misuse.
- Preempts state and local laws that offer additional protections or avenues for recourse.
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The bill's preemption clause could significantly limit state-level legal recourse.
The bill amends existing law, so the full context of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act is relevant.
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