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SB1535Introduced in the Senate

CIVIL ACTION-STRAW PURCHASER

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Elgie Sims, District 17

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Straw Purchaser Accountability Act. Provides that whenever any person engages in gun trafficking or intentionally or negligently delivers or causes to be delivered a firearm, firearm ammunition, or a laser sight accessory, firearm silencer, or muffler to: (1) any person who is not legally authorized to possess that item; (2) a person who is purchasing the item on behalf of another person; or (3) any other person the deliverer knows or has reason to know will use the item unlawfully; the deliverer shall thereafter be civilly liable for the commission of any subsequent tortious conduct that directly or indirectly involves the use, attempted use, or threatened use of the item by any person. Provides that a prevailing plaintiff shall be entitled to all relief that would make him or her whole. Provides that persons subject to liability under the Act are jointly and severally liable. Provides that any person who recovers damages under the Act may not recover the same costs or damages under any other Act. Provides that a person who recovers damages under any other Act may not recover for the same costs or damages under the Straw Purchaser Accountability Act.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

April 11, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. To Firearms

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  7. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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