LC 2939 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Provide for the Montana Firearms Liability Clarification Act

This bill, titled the Montana Firearms Liability Clarification Act, aims to protect firearms manufacturers and sellers from lawsuits by clarifying and narrowing the legal exceptions that allow such claims to proceed. It directly affects gun companies, ammunition sellers, and individuals who might file lawsuits against them. The bill requires that any negligent marketing claim must show a specific violation of state or federal firearm laws, not just general consumer protection rules, and must prove the marketing directly targeted prohibited buyers and caused the harm. Additionally, it prevents courts from using broad interpretations of existing laws to bypass protections that shield gun sellers from liability for criminal misuse of their products.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 13, 2024 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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