S.Amdt. 1611
What it does: Rewrites page 8, lines 2–12
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA)What it changes
1 change to S. 397
The Congressional Record cuts off the end of this amendment, so some changes may be missing.
Rewrites page 8, lines 2–12
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 8, lines 2–12 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (A) In general.--The term "qualified civil liability action" means a civil action brought by any person against a manufacturer or seller of a qualified product for damages, punitive damages, injunctive or declaratory relief, abatement, restitution, fines or penalties, or other relief resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a qualified product by the person or a third party, but shall not include--
Original wording
On page 8, strike lines 2 through 12 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1611. Mr. KENNEDY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 397, to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 8, strike lines 2 through 12 and insert the following:
(A) In general.--The term “qualified civil liability action” means a civil action brought by any person against a manufacturer or seller of a qualified product for damages, punitive damages, injunctive or declaratory relief, abatement, restitution, fines or penalties, or other relief resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a qualified product by the person or a third party, but shall not include--
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Senate amendment submitted
July 27, 2005