The HB7042 Firearm Industry Responsibility Act moves forward to the legislative floor after receiving a joint favorable substitute vote from the Judiciary Committee. The substitute bill has not yet been publicly posted so check back, the substitute bill will be posted when released.
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB-7042
Committee Actions
JUD Vote Tally Sheet-B (Joint Favorable Substitute)
JUD Vote Tally Sheet-A (Joint Favorable Substitute)
JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Action Taken
4/7/2025 (JUD) Joint Favorable Substitute
Commentary:
It should come as no surprise this bill moves forward to a floor vote. Democrat politicians (and their anti gun supporters) have long wanted to find a way to attack, bypass, and get rid of the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCCA) that shields the firearm industry from frivolous lawsuits intended to drive gun shops and manufacturers out of business. Odds are high that this bill will end up being legally challenged if passed by the full legislature and signed (no doubt in a big media splash) by Lamont.