Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

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Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm. Additionally, the bill states that firearms trace data maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is not immune from legal process. Such data is subject to discovery; is admissible as evidence; and may be used, relied on, or disclosed in a civil action or administrative proceeding.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 October 2017

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  Introduced in House · EN · 5 October 2017

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 October 2017

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