The Connecticut Senate has passed a significant new gun bill that permits victims of gun violence to sue firearm manufacturers and dealers for negligence, following an intense 11-hour debate featuring 18 proposed amendments. The legislation, which advanced with a 25-11 party-line vote, aims to establish accountable practices within the gun industry, compelling manufacturers to implement reasonable controls to prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands.
As the bill heads to the governor—who is expected to sign it—critics warn it could jeopardize small gun businesses and lead to a surge of lawsuits, while supporters cite the success of prior legal actions, such as the $73 million settlement involving the 2012 Newtown shooting. Proponents believe the law aligns Connecticut with similar regulations in nine other states, seeking to address a perceived lack of accountability within the firearms industry.
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