90th General Assembly
Summary of SB0442
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Senate Sponsors:
BERMAN.

Short description: 
ASSAULT-HANDGUN LIABILITY ACT                                              

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Creates the Handgun and Assault Weapon Liability  Act.   Provides      
   that a person who suffers bodily injury or property damage as a result      
   of  the  discharge  of  a  handgun  or  an  assault weapon may sue the      
   manufacturer or importer of  the  weapon.   Provides  that  defendants      
   shall  be  liable  without  regard  to  fault.    Establishes  certain      
   defenses.  Defines terms.  Applies to weapons manufactured or imported      
   and acts occurring on or after the effective date of the Act.               
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: 99-01-12

           Location: Senate

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   0     SENATE -   0


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