The bill establishes new responsibilities for firearm industry members in Washington State, aimed at enhancing public safety by preventing the diversion of firearms and related products to unauthorized individuals, including straw purchasers and firearm traffickers. It mandates that these industry members adopt and implement reasonable controls to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, thereby reducing the risk of gun violence. The legislation defines key terms such as "firearm industry member," "firearm trafficker," and "reasonable controls," and prohibits the creation or maintenance of public nuisances through irresponsible business practices. Violations of these provisions are classified as public nuisances, allowing for legal action by the attorney general and affected individuals.

Additionally, the bill empowers the attorney general to investigate potential violations and seek remedies, including punitive damages. It emphasizes that the conduct of firearm industry members can be deemed a proximate cause of public nuisance, regardless of intervening actions. The act is officially titled the "firearm industry responsibility and gun violence victims' access to justice act," and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.