FIREARMS ACCOUNTABILITY House SponsorsRep. Robert S. Molaro-Charles E. Jefferson-Calvin L. Giles-Richard T. Bradley-Edward J. Acevedo and Cynthia Soto 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Firearms Accountability Act. Provides that whenever any person intentionally or negligently delivers or causes to be delivered a firearm, firearm ammunition, or silencer to: (1) any person who is not legally authorized to possess that item; (2) a person who is purchasing the item on behalf of another person; or (3) any other person the deliverer knows or has reason to know will use the item unlawfully; the deliverer shall thereafter be civilly liable for the commission of any subsequent tortious conduct that directly or indirectly involves the use, attempted use, or threatened use of the item by any person. Provides that a person bringing an action under the Act may be entitled to recover punitive damages if the conduct of the defendant that gave rise to the cause of action was either intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent. Provides that persons subject to liability under the Act are jointly and severally liable. 2/25/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert S. Molaro 2/28/2005HouseFirst Reading 2/28/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/1/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 3/8/2005HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/10/2005HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) March 17, 2005 3/16/2005HouseDo Pass / Standard Debate Executive Committee; 007-004-000 3/16/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate 4/5/2005HouseSecond Reading - Standard Debate 4/5/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate 4/6/2005HouseConsideration Postponed 4/6/2005HousePlaced on Calendar - Consideration Postponed 4/6/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Calvin L. Giles 4/6/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley 4/6/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo 4/6/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto 4/15/2005HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/9/2007HouseSession Sine Die