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RepublicanBill · S. 4775· Senate(119-S-4775)

Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act

Rep. Cornyn
Age: 74 years
Texas
Introduced
6/11/2026
Last activity
6/11/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
John Cornyn
Cosponsors
Republican - 26Democrat - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act. It updates the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to further clarify liability protections for firearms and associated manufacturers and retailers. The legislation mandates the immediate dismissal of certain pending qualified civil liability actions in courts. It updates definitions related to qualified products and qualified civil liability actions, including specific exceptions. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for the removal and dismissal of these cases in federal courts and establishes that the Act preempts state and local laws imposing certain liabilities.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+8

    Significantly reduces the legal and financial risks for gun manufacturers and sellers.

  • Does this protect the right to own guns?+6

    Protects the firearms industry from litigation, supporting the continued availability of firearms.

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?+5

    Supports the industry that provides the products they use.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-8

    Shields gun manufacturers and sellers from civil liability, reducing legal pressure to change business practices.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-6

    Expressly preempts state and local regulations that impose liability on gun manufacturers.

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-4

    Limits the ability of consumers to sue manufacturers for harm resulting from the misuse of products.