The Montana Firearms Liability Clarification Act aims to revise existing laws related to firearms by providing clear definitions, legislative intent, and limitations on negligent marketing claims against manufacturers and sellers. The bill emphasizes the need to protect firearms manufacturers and sellers from being held liable for the criminal misuse of their products, in alignment with the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). It seeks to clarify the scope of the predicate exception within the PLCAA, ensuring that only specific statutes that explicitly regulate firearms can be cited in lawsuits, thereby preventing broad interpretations that could undermine the intended protections of the PLCAA.

Key provisions of the bill include strict conditions under which negligent marketing claims can be pursued, such as requiring a direct causal link between the marketing practice and the harm suffered, and a violation of specific state or federal statutes. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for those who bring claims in violation of these provisions, including potential dismissal of the claim and payment of attorney fees. It also grants manufacturers and sellers the right to take civil action for damages if they are harmed by negligent marketing claims that do not meet the outlined criteria.