Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes lawsuits against the gun industry.

Highlights:

• Alleges that firearm industry has failed to prevent or minimize harm caused by products (Sec. 2).

• Requires that industry faces civil liability for such harms (Sec. 2).

• Requires industry compliance with standard of conduct (Sec. 3).

• Requires reasonable controls and precautions relating to firearm distribution (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits manufacture, marketing, importation, sale of “abnormally dangerous” firearm-related products (e.g. products “suitable for assaultive purposes”) (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes lawsuits by persons who have “suffered harm in California because of a firearm industry member’s conduct” (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes lawsuits by Attorney General, city attorneys, county counsels (Sec. 3).

• Establishes effective date of July 1, 2023 (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes lawsuits against the gun industry.

Highlights:

• Alleges that firearm industry has failed to prevent or minimize harm caused by products (Sec. 2).

• Requires that industry faces civil liability for such harms (Sec. 2).

• Requires industry compliance with standard of conduct (Sec. 3).

• Requires reasonable controls and precautions relating to firearm distribution (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits manufacture, marketing, importation, sale of “abnormally dangerous” firearm-related products (e.g. products “suitable for assaultive purposes”) (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes lawsuits by persons who have “suffered harm in California because of a firearm industry member’s conduct” (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes lawsuits by Attorney General, city attorneys, county counsels (Sec. 3).

• Establishes effective date of July 1, 2023 (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text