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S 484119th CongressIntroduced
PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecurityEconomy & Taxes
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to enable firearms manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations to remove civil liability cases to federal court, where courts may dismiss them if deemed qualified.
Key Points
- 1Allows removal of civil liability actions to federal court
- 2Federal courts determine if cases meet 'qualified civil liability action' criteria
- 3Enables dismissal of lawsuits deemed qualified under PLCAA
Impact Areas
Firearms manufacturers and sellersState and federal court systemsPlaintiffs pursuing gun-related liability claims
Generated by legislative-analysis-v3 on Nov 11, 2025