Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act
- Last Action
- 6/3/2026
Actions
- 2026-06-03Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
- 2026-06-03Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-09-17Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-09-17Introduced in House
- 2025-09-17Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-09-17 (00)
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act
This bill prohibits civil actions in federal or state court against manufacturers or sellers of certain stone slab products. The term stone slab product includes a product made with quartz, mineral, crystal, glass, porcelain, or other stone, ceramic or similar material, that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
Specifically, the bill prohibits a civil action against a manufacturer or seller of a stone slab product for injuries arising from or related to the fabrication of the stone slab product by another party, including injuries caused by exposure to respirable silica or other substances.
The bill requires any such civil action that is pending on the date of enactment to be dismissed.
Cosponsors (16)
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
- Tom Emmer (R-MN)
- Earl Carter (R-GA)
- Darrell Issa (R-CA)
- Pete Stauber (R-MN)
- Brian Jack (R-GA)
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
- Brad Finstad (R-MN)
- Laurel Lee (R-FL)
- Aaron Bean (R-FL)
- Russell Fry (R-SC)
- Brandon Gill (R-TX)
- Richard McCormick (R-GA)
- Matt Van Epps (R-TN)
- Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)
- Michelle Fischbach (R-MN)
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Consumer affairs
- Manufacturing
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