PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act
HR 6753, the PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act, amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to allow gun manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations to move certain lawsuits from state courts to federal courts. Specifically, if these defendants claim a case falls under the PLCAA's protections against liability for gun-related injuries, they can request the case be removed to federal district court. The federal court would then determine if the case qualifies under PLCAA and dismiss it if it does. This change directly affects gun industry defendants by shifting jurisdiction for these specific lawsuits to federal courts.
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Introduced Dec 13, 2023
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