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HR 1068119th CongressIntroduced
PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & Justice
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to enable firearm manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations to remove state court civil lawsuits to federal court when asserting the case qualifies as a civil liability action under PLCAA, and authorizes federal courts to dismiss such actions after determining their eligibility under the amended statute.
Key Points
- 1Defendants in state court lawsuits can remove cases to federal district court by claiming the action is a qualified civil liability action as defined by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
- 2Federal courts are granted explicit authority to determine whether the civil action meets PLCAA's criteria for dismissal after removal from state court jurisdiction.
- 3The amendment creates a procedural pathway for immediate federal dismissal of lawsuits against firearm industry entities that would otherwise proceed in state courts.
Impact Areas
Firearm manufacturers and industry trade associationsPlaintiffs pursuing civil liability claims against gun industry entitiesState court systems handling gun-related litigationFederal judiciary managing increased caseload from removed cases
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