To provide a private right of action against the maker of any component of a ghost gun, and any person who facilitated a sale of the ghost gun, for injury or death resulting from the use of the ghost gun.
Not law yet. Pending legislation.
Official status checked 2026-10-21 23:46 PT
Rep. Torres of New York
Bill summary
This bill establishes a private right of action against a maker of any component of a ghost gun or any person who facilitated any sale of a ghost gun.
A ghost gun is a firearm that lacks a unique serial number.
Now vs if chaptered
NOW: introduced only; referred to House Judiciary; not present law. IF CHAPTERED: a federal civil cause of action against PMF-component makers and sale facilitators would exist; still not a client possessory charge.
Defender utility
Makers/sellers of unfinished frames, kits, and PMF components: this is a pending federal civil overlay, not present PLCAA/922. Federal defenders should not charge from this title. CA PDs: portable as a PMF/ghost-gun analogue next to AB 1263 — not a California charge and not a possessory count.
Who this is for. PMF-component makers and kit sellers tracking a pending federal civil PRA — not a client possessory charge; not present law.
Penalties (if chaptered)
Civil damages, including consequential damages, in the district of injury or death. No criminal 924 overlay in the introduced text. Not in force.
Bank hints
- PMF
- ghost-gun