To provide a private right of action against the maker of any component of a ghost gun, and any person who facilitated a sale of the ghost gun, for injury or death resulting from the use of the ghost gun.

Sponsored byRep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]NY· Introduced 16 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

16 January 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 3 June 2025

This bill establishes a private right of action against a maker of any component of a ghost gun or any person who facilitated any sale of a ghost gun. A ghost gun is a firearm that lacks a unique serial number.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral

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Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]NY

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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Civil actions and liabilityCrime victimsFirearms and explosivesRetail and wholesale trades

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