# 119-s-4792: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026

119-s-4792, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-20).

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- As of: 2026-09-20
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4792
- Congress: 119
- Title: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-16
- Sponsor: Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Law
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-20

## Summary

**Liability shield for stone slab manufacturers and sellers.** This bill would create a federal barrier to a specific class of lawsuits that try to hold makers or sellers of stone slab products liable for worker illnesses like silicosis when those injuries come from third-party fabrication.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Ban on silicosis lawsuits against makers: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would bar bringing any "qualified civil action" in any Federal or State court. It would require courts to dismiss qualified civil actions that are pending as soon as practicable after enactment. Covered suits are those against manufacturers or sellers for silicosis or related i…
- Definitions of covered products and makers: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would define key terms used in the ban. "Fabrication" would include cutting, drilling, shaping, polishing, grinding, and similar work. A "qualified product" would be a stone slab product (including quartz, glass, porcelain, and similar materials) shipped in interstate or foreig…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4328: FLEX Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4792 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4792)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4328: FLEX Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4328)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4792 (as of 2026-09-20).