Bill Status of SB2537  103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  CIVIL ACTION-STRAW PURCHASER

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/7/2024SenateTo Subcommittee on Firearms

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  3/7/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  3/7/2023SenateFirst Reading
  3/7/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/28/2024SenateAssigned to Executive
  3/7/2024SenateTo Subcommittee on Firearms
  3/15/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
  4/5/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
  4/12/2024SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2024