Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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HB 214: Firearms Liability Amendments
Jordan Teuscher
HB 214 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill adjusts the legal liability standards governing how firearm manufacturers and sellers are held responsible for harms caused by firearms.
Who is affected
Firearm manufacturers, sellers, and individuals seeking civil damages following firearm-related harms.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Enacted as of March 26, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides enhanced legal protection for businesses engaged in the sale and manufacture of firearms.
Risks and tradeoffs
Reduces the availability of civil litigation as a tool for victim compensation and potential safety oversight.
What is still unknown
The specific threshold for 'legal responsibility' and any exceptions to the new liability standards remain unclear without the full text.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides clearer liability protection for manufacturers.
- Reduces litigation expenses for the firearm industry.
- Stabilizes business risk for firearm sellers.
Risks
- Limits potential economic recovery for victims of harm.
- May reduce corporate incentive to implement safety features.
- Shifts legal costs to plaintiffs and potentially public systems.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides standardized legal protections for legal commerce.
- Reduces social friction by clarifying liability boundaries.
- Maintains consistency with existing business liability frameworks.
Risks
- Reduces individual recourse for victims seeking damages.
- May affect public perception of corporate accountability.
- Limits legal avenues for addressing firearm-related social harm.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Maintains legal standards for the lawful sale of goods.
- Prevents potential industry flight from the marketplace.
- Encourages focus on user-based safety responsibility.
Risks
- Weakens the use of civil litigation to drive safety improvements.
- Reduces accountability for entities connected to firearm distribution.
- May discourage proactive safety measures by industry.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Analysis based solely on abstract; full statutory text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official recordGovernor Signed
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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