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Ghost Gun Liability Bill
Recent Bills/Ghost Gun Liability Bill

Ghost Gun Liability Bill

IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Why This Matters

This bill lets people sue the makers and sellers of ghost guns if they are harmed or killed by them. It aims to hold these parties accountable for the injuries or deaths caused by these untraceable firearms.

If you or a loved one is harmed by a ghost gun, you could take legal action against those responsible.
Who this affects
Individuals injured by ghost guns · Families of victims affected by gun violence
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows individuals injured by ghost guns to sue for damages.
  2. 2Families of those killed by ghost guns can also bring lawsuits.
  3. 3The bill targets both makers of ghost gun parts and sellers.
  4. 4Courts can award damages to those who win their cases.
  5. 5Certain defenses are allowed if the injury was due to self-defense.
Read the detailed summary

This bill establishes a private right of action against a maker of any component of a ghost gun or any person who facilitated any sale of a ghost gun. A ghost gun is a firearm that lacks a unique serial number.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 16, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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The President

Joe Biden
46th President
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