H.R. 5437 · In committee · Law

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act

Sponsor: Tom McClintock (R-CA)

What it does

• Prohibit civil lawsuits in federal and state courts against manufacturers or sellers of stone slab products (quartz, mineral, glass, porcelain, ceramic, or similar materials) for injuries arising from fabrication by thir
• Shield defendants from liability for injuries caused by exposure to respirable silica or other substances during fabrication of stone slab products.
• Dismiss any pending civil actions against stone slab product manufacturers or sellers that were filed before the bill's enactment date.

Official summary

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act This bill prohibits civil actions in federal or state court against manufacturers or sellers of certain stone slab products. The term stone slab product includes a product made with quartz, mineral, crystal, glass, porcelain, or other stone, ceramic or similar material, that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. Specifically, the bill prohibits a civil action against a manufacturer or seller of a stone slab product for injuries arising from or related to the fabrication of the stone slab product by another party, including injuries caused by exposure to respirable silica or other substances. The bill requires any such civil action that is pending on the date of enactment to be dismissed.

Latest action

Jun 3, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.

Committee: House Judiciary