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SB 1748FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Limits on Firearm Liability Evidence (SB 1748)

Original title: Evidence in Civil Actions Relating to Firearms

March 13, 2026

firearmscivil liabilityproduct designlegal evidenceFlorida law

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this law would have narrowed the scope of evidence available to individuals suing firearm manufacturers for injuries, specifically preventing them from arguing that a lack of certain safety features constitutes a design defect.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Firearm manufacturers

The bill would have restricted the types of evidence that could be used against them in product liability lawsuits.

Plaintiffs in firearm-related civil actions

The bill would have limited the arguments and evidence they could present in court regarding product design defects.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have prevented plaintiffs in product liability lawsuits from using the absence of specific safety features—such as user-recognition technology or manual safeties—as evidence of a design defect or negligence. It aimed to restrict how firearm manufacturers could be held liable for design choices regarding safety mechanisms.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this law would have narrowed the scope of evidence available to individuals suing firearm manufacturers for injuries, specifically preventing them from arguing that a lack of certain safety features constitutes a design defect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Would this bill have protected manufacturers from all lawsuits?
No. The bill explicitly stated it would not limit liability for actual manufacturing defects or failures to meet express warranties.
What specific safety features were mentioned in the bill?
The bill listed authorized user recognition technology, external manual safeties, loaded chamber indicators, and s.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededsenate2/10/2026legiscanOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

11

Yes

8

No

3

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

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Limitation of Evidence

The bill attempted to codify a specific evidentiary exclusion for firearm manufacturers, effectively narrowing the scope of design-defect litigation.

Florida Legislature

Connected Entities

organizationCommerce and Tourism Committee“The committee where the bill ultimately died.”Map →
organizationJudiciary Committee“The committee that reviewed and proposed a substitute for the bill.”Map →
bill_numberSB 1748“The primary legislative document being analyzed.”Map →
organizationFlorida Legislature“The legislative body that considered the bill.”Map →
date2026“The legislative session year.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy85
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz20
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