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.

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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.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2003 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ8, p112
  • January 14, 2003: Copy to chairman on 1/13/2003
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 11:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 4, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Feb 13 (Vote 16-0;CC)
  • February 13, 2003: ITL Report Adopted

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • 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.
  • 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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