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S. 2048 (118th)

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

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Introduced

20 June 2023

Last action

20 June 2023 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA], Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

Subjects

Discovery layer

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act This bill removes limitations on the civil liability of gun manufacturers and the disclosure of gun trace data in civil actions. Specifically, the bill repeals the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits civil actions against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, seller, importer, dealer, or trade association for damages resulting from 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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Timeline

  1. 20 June 2023

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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