Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings.
HB3740, the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025, aims to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act and make gun trace information available for use in civil court cases. This bill, introduced by multiple Democratic sponsors, seeks to help victims of gun violence by allowing them to discover and use evidence about the origin of guns used in crimes. This bill is in its early stages, having just been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on June 4, 2025.
This legislation would primarily affect victims of gun violence, their families, and the manufacturers and dealers of firearms. By making trace information discoverable in civil cases, it could provide more avenues for legal recourse for those harmed by gun violence. The bill's future impact will depend on its progress through the legislative process, including potential hearings and committee votes.
As of now, HB3740 has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. The next steps will involve committee review and possible amendments before it can move forward for a vote by the full House.
