Civil Actions Against Firearm Industry Members - Private Right of Action

HB 1158 allows individuals injured by firearm industry members' violations to sue them directly. The bill creates a private right of action for people harmed by a firearm company's unlawful or unreasonable conduct (such as marketing or distribution practices), enabling them to seek damages, injunctions, and attorney fees. It requires anyone filing such a lawsuit to notify the Maryland Attorney General within five days of filing. The law amends existing Maryland code to add this private lawsuit provision, effective October 1, 2025.