S. 4775

Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act

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Sec. 2. Clarifying the broad scope of immunity against qualified civil actions

Section 3 of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (15 U.S.C. 7902) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:

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(b) Dismissal of pending actions. A qualified civil liability action, including any claims asserted therein, that is pending on the date of enactment of the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act, shall be immediately dismissed by the court in which the action was brought or is currently pending.