H.R. 5437 Introduced Law

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act

To prohibit civil actions brought against a manufacturer or seller of a stone slab product for harm resulting from the alteration of such a product by a fabricator, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] Introduced September 17, 2025 Cosponsors 16 (16 R) Latest action June 3, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 3, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
  2. Jun 3, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Sep 17, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. Sep 17, 2025 Introduced in House

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