Federal • US Congress

S. 4775: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)Referred

S. 4775 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact

Bill summary

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Key analysis

Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion30%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Provides clearer liability protections for firearms manufacturers and retailers.
  • May reduce litigation costs for the firearms industry.

Risks

  • Could potentially shield manufacturers from accountability for certain types of harm.
  • May lead to increased legal challenges and uncertainty regarding its scope.

Society

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Aims to prevent lawsuits based on criminal misuse of firearms by third parties.

Risks

  • Redefines 'qualified civil liability action' to broaden immunity for firearms manufacturers and sellers.
  • May limit victims' ability to sue for damages resulting from firearm misuse.
  • Introduces new procedural hurdles for plaintiffs seeking to sue the firearms industry.
  • Expressly preempts state and local laws that impose liability on firearms manufacturers and sellers.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Confidence

high

high

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Analysis status

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Warning

The bill's broad preemption of state and local laws could face legal challenges.

Limitation

The bill amends existing law, so its full impact depends on interpretation and enforcement.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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