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ConnecticutHB 070422025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIREARM INDUSTRY RESPONSIBILITY ACT, FIREARMS PERMITS AND ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES AND SELF-DEFENSE.
Sponsored By: Judiciary Committee
Signed by Governor
Summary
To permit the filing of a civil action against a firearm industry member who fails to exercise reasonable control over firearm industry products.
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Shorter lookback, broader firearm conviction checks
Beginning October 1, 2025, conviction rules change for Connecticut pistol permits and pistol and long-gun eligibility certificates. For listed Connecticut misdemeanors, the lookback drops from 20 years to eight years. Listed offenses include violent, threatening, riot-related and drug crimes; pistol rules also include specified family-violence misdemeanors. Qualifying misdemeanors from other states, federal, tribal or military courts, or foreign jurisdictions also disqualify applicants for eight years. These must reasonably match the law's listed crimes. The specified drug-possession category excludes less than four ounces of cannabis, less than one-half ounce of psilocybin, and nicotine.
Lawful defensive gunfire gets explicit protections
Beginning October 1, 2025, intentional gunfire for lawful self-defense or lawful defense of another person has explicit protections. It is exempt from the class C misdemeanor covering dangerous firearm discharges. That offense covers intentional, negligent or careless gunfire likely to cause injury, death or wanton property destruction. The wildlife commissioner also cannot issue rules or orders that prohibit, or could be read to prohibit, lawful intentional defensive gunfire.
People harmed by gun businesses can sue
For civil cases filed on or after October 1, 2025, people harmed in Connecticut by firearm industry violations can sue. They can file in Superior Court where the alleged act, failure to act or harm occurred. Connecticut municipalities and the Attorney General can also sue; municipalities must act through their chief legal officer. Courts may order violations stopped, compensatory or punitive damages, restitution, court costs, reasonable attorney's fees or other appropriate relief. People and municipalities filing suit must notify the Attorney General within 30 days after filing.
Gun businesses face new safety duties
Beginning October 1, 2025, firearm industry members must establish, use and enforce safety controls for products destined for Connecticut. These cover guns, ammunition, magazines, unfinished frames or lower receivers, and firearm enhancement devices. Controls must address illegal or dangerous sales, illegal weapon conversions and compliance with specified state laws. Members cannot supply another industry member when they have reasonable cause to believe it violates these duties. They also cannot knowingly market products to promote unlawful sales, unlawful use or unreasonable public-safety risks, or knowingly violate applicable laws. These requirements apply to civil cases filed on or after October 1, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/7/2025
JUD Vote Tally Sheet-B (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/7/2025
JUD Vote Tally Sheet-A (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 266
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 275
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 270
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 276
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 282
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 281
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 284
Yes: 25 • No: 11
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 283
Yes: 12 • No: 24
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 277
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 272
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 269
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 280
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 279
Yes: 12 • No: 24
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 278
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 271
Yes: 11 • No: 25
House vote • 4/7/2025
House Roll Call Vote 53 HOUSE AMD B
Yes: 46 • No: 100
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 274
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 273
Yes: 12 • No: 24
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 268
Yes: 11 • No: 25
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 267
Yes: 11 • No: 25
House vote • 4/7/2025
House Roll Call Vote 54 AS AMENDED
Yes: 100 • No: 46
House vote • 4/7/2025
JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Yes: 31 • No: 10
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
6/10/2025legislatureTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
6/9/2025legislatureTransmitted to the Secretary of State
6/5/2025legislaturePublic Act 25-43
6/3/2025legislatureIn Concurrence
5/29/2025legislatureSenate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule R 9771
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule Q 9737
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule P 9739
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule O 9698
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule N 9738
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule M 9671
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule L 9695
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule K 9714
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule J 9652
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule I 9764
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule H 9658
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule G 9773
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule F 9728
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule E 9729
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule D 9663
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule C 9666
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule B 9669
5/29/2025SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule A 9668
5/29/2025SenateSenate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
5/29/2025Senate
Bill Text
Public Act No. 25-43
6/3/2025
File No. 819
5/2/2025
File No. 766
4/24/2025
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute
4/7/2025
Raised Bill
2/20/2025
Bill Analysis For File Copy 766
Bill Analysis For File Copy 819
Bill Analysis for HB-7042, as amended by House "A"
Fiscal Note For File Copy 766
Fiscal Note For File Copy 819
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7477 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7516 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7520 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7521 (Potential Cost)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7626 (Potential Cost)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9652 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9654 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9655 (Potential Revenue Loss)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9657 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9658 (Potential Cost)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9663 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9666 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9668 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9669 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9671 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9676 (Potential Cost)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9695 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9698 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9703 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9711 (Minimal Cost)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9714 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9716 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9717 (Minimal Cost)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9724 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9728 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9729 (Potential Cost)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9733 (Potential Revenue Loss)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9737 (Cost)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9738 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9739 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9741 (Potential Cost)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9742 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9747 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9764 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9771 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9773 (Potential Cost)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9797 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for HB-7042, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 7516)
House LCO Amendment #7477 (D)
House LCO Amendment #7520 (R)
House LCO Amendment #7521 (R)
House Roll Call Vote 53 HOUSE AMD B
House Roll Call Vote 54 AS AMENDED
House Schedule A LCO# 7516 (D)
House Schedule B LCO# 7626 (R)
JUD Joint Fav. Rpt
JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
JUD Vote Tally Sheet-A (Joint Favorable Substitute)
JUD Vote Tally Sheet-B (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Senate LCO Amendment #9654 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9655 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9657 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9676 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9703 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9711 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9716 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9717 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9724 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9733 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9741 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9747 (R)
Senate LCO Amendment #9797 (R)
Senate Roll Call Vote 266
Senate Roll Call Vote 267
Senate Roll Call Vote 268
Senate Roll Call Vote 269
Senate Roll Call Vote 270
Senate Roll Call Vote 271
Senate Roll Call Vote 272
Senate Roll Call Vote 273
Senate Roll Call Vote 274
Senate Roll Call Vote 275
Senate Roll Call Vote 276
Senate Roll Call Vote 277
Senate Roll Call Vote 278
Senate Roll Call Vote 279
Senate Roll Call Vote 280
Senate Roll Call Vote 281
Senate Roll Call Vote 282
Senate Roll Call Vote 283
Senate Roll Call Vote 284
Senate Schedule A LCO# 9668 (R)
Senate Schedule B LCO# 9669 (R)
Senate Schedule C LCO# 9666 (R)
Senate Schedule D LCO# 9663 (R)
Senate Schedule E LCO# 9729 (R)
Senate Schedule F LCO# 9728 (R)
Senate Schedule G LCO# 9773 (R)
Senate Schedule H LCO# 9658 (R)
Senate Schedule I LCO# 9764 (R)
Senate Schedule J LCO# 9652 (R)
Senate Schedule K LCO# 9714 (R)
Senate Schedule L LCO# 9695 (R)
Senate Schedule M LCO# 9671 (R)
Senate Schedule N LCO# 9738 (R)
Senate Schedule O LCO# 9698 (R)
Senate Schedule P LCO# 9739 (R)
Senate Schedule Q LCO# 9737 (R)
Senate Schedule R LCO# 9771 (R)
Summary for Public Act No. 25-43
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