Bill · H.R. 5437· House(119-HR-5437)

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act

Age: 70 years

California

Introduced: 9/17/2025
Last activity: 6/3/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
Sponsored by: Tom McClintock
Cosponsors: - 16 - 0

Law

Introduced

What this bill would do

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act aims to stop civil lawsuits against those who make or sell stone slab products. It specifically targets actions brought due to injuries caused by the alteration of these products by third-party fabricators, such as exposure to silica dust. The bill finds that these products are not inherently dangerous and that manufacturers have no control over how fabricators work. By prohibiting these "qualified civil actions," the bill seeks to protect the stone industry from what it describes as frivolous lawsuits. It also mandates the dismissal of any such pending legal actions once the act is passed.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill protects manufacturers and sellers from liability for injuries caused during product fabrication by third parties.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill protects manufacturers, sellers, and distributors from the burden of certain civil liability lawsuits.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The bill seeks to preserve a lawful industry that employs tens of thousands of Americans.

The opposite

Would union members be better off under this?-6
The bill eliminates the ability for workers to sue manufacturers or sellers for injuries related to silica exposure during fabrication.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-5
The bill limits the ability of injured parties to seek legal recourse through the court system.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-4
The bill reduces the legal recourse available to workers who may suffer injuries from silica exposure.