Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026 prevents lawsuits against manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products for injuries caused by silica dust during the cutting or shaping of those products by third-party fabricators. The bill defines these lawsuits as "qualified civil actions" and mandates that any such pending cases be dismissed, arguing that producers should not be held liable for safety failures by independent workers who alter the materials. By shielding companies from these specific claims, the legislation aims to protect the stone industry from economic instability while maintaining that workplace safety remains the responsibility of the fabricators themselves.