What does Preamble of Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to prevent civil liability actions against manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products. The prohibition applies to actions seeking damages, injunctive relief, or other relief. The liability actions are to be prevented if they result from the misuse of the stone slab products by others.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026.

What does FINDINGS; PURPOSES. of Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines findings regarding civil actions against manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products. It states that these products are not inherently dangerous and manufacturers have no control over third-party fabricators who alter them. The section notes that workplace safety regulations exist to mitigate risks associated with silica dust exposure during fabrication, but some fabricators fail to comply. Congress finds that imposing liability on manufacturers for injuries caused by third-party fabricators is an abuse of the legal system and an unreasonable burden on commerce. The purposes of the Act include prohibiting civil actions against manufacturers and sellers for injuries related to third-party fabrication. The Act aims to preserve consumer access to stone slab products and protect manufacturers from frivolous lawsuits. It also seeks to prevent the imposition of unreasonable burdens on interstate and foreign commerce and exercise congressional power under the Full Faith and Credit Clause.

What does PROHIBITION ON BRINGING OF QUALIFIED CIVIL ACTIONS IN FEDERAL of Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits the filing of qualified civil actions in both federal and state courts. Qualified civil actions pending on the date of enactment of this Act will be dismissed. Dismissal of pending actions should occur as soon as practicable after the Act's enactment.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026 do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Fabrication” is defined as altering a qualified product through processes like cutting or drilling. A “qualified civil action” is a civil action against a manufacturer or seller for harm from silicosis or related conditions resulting from occupational exposure during fabrication, excluding actions where the manufacturer or seller was the injured party's employer. “Qualified product” refers to a stone slab product, potentially including those made with quartz or similar materials, shipped in interstate commerce, and subject to occupational health and safety regulations regarding crystalline silica. “Seller” encompasses importers, distributors, retailers, or suppliers of qualified products. “State” includes various U.S. territories and political subdivisions.

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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/16/2026 · Introduced: 6/16/2026

Author: Ashley Moody (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prevents civil lawsuits against manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products when injuries result from the misuse or fabrication of those products by third parties.
The Act prohibits the filing of qualified civil actions—those seeking damages for silicosis or related conditions during fabrication—in both federal and state courts, and dismisses any such actions already pending.
The bill defines key terms including 'qualified product,' 'fabrication,' and 'qualified civil action' to clarify the scope of protections for manufacturers and sellers.

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