HB 505 (2001): limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others.

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HB 505 (2001)

limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–3. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2001, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2001, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ18, p248
  • February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
  • February 21, 2001: Hearing Feb 21 9:30 RM208,LOB
  • April 4, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Apr 19 (vote 14-3;Reg<II>)
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
  • April 26, 2001: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ43, p1267

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 249 (2003): limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others.
  • HB 811 (2003): relative to limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from misuse.

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