CT House Passes Bill on Gun Lawsuits and Permits

The Connecticut House of Representatives votes 100 to 46 in favor of a contentious bill that eases the filing of civil lawsuits against gun manufacturers while imposing stricter criteria for obtaining pistol permits. The legislation, driven by concerns over gun violence, allows the state attorney general and private citizens to pursue lawsuits against those who fail to prevent the illegal sale of firearms, reflecting a growing movement as Connecticut becomes the tenth state to adopt similar measures.

This multifaceted bill also addresses inconsistencies in how misdemeanor offenses in other states impact gun permit eligibility, preventing residents with certain out-of-state convictions from obtaining permits for the next eight years. Advocates assert that these changes are crucial to enhance accountability in the firearms industry, while opponents argue the legislation could lead to excessive litigation against gun manufacturers and restrict lawful gun ownership rights.

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