A Florida bill advancing through the legislature could make it harder for people to sue gun manufacturers, even in cases where firearms malfunction or injure law enforcement officers.
House Bill 1551 would shield manufacturers from certain product liability claims, specifically those related to the absence of optional safety features. WPTV reporter Kate Hussey spoke with state Rep. Meg Weinberger, one of several lawmakers from both parties who questioned whether the bill could weaken consumer protections.

Florida bill could shield gun makers from some lawsuits