BERMAN. New Act Creates the Handgun and Assault Weapon Liability Act. Provides that a person who suffers bodily injury or property damage as a result of the discharge of a handgun or an assault weapon may sue the manufacturer or importer of the weapon. Provides that defendants shall be liable without regard to fault. Establishes certain defenses. Defines terms. Applies to weapons manufactured or imported and acts occurring on or after the effective date of the Act. 97-02-05 S FIRST READING 97-02-05 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 97-02-06 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE JUDICIARY 97-02-27 S HELD IN COMMITTEE 97-03-12 S POSTPONED 97-03-12 S COMMITTEE JUDICIARY 97-03-15 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES 99-01-12 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary