Member Update: Proposed Legislation Regarding Silica Lawsuits
Impact of Congressional Legislation to Prohibit Lawsuits Against Manufacturers & Sellers of Stone Slab Products
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm Eastern
Lawsuits filed against manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products (natural stone, engineered stone, porcelain) continue with no end in sight. A bill has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives which would prohibit lawsuits. This webinar is designed to provide sellers of stone slabs (quarriers, stone distributors, and fabricators) to engage in a question/answer session with the bill’s author. It will also highlight that employee occupational safety requirements from OSHA and/or MSHA remain in effect. The NSI will provide a brief update about ongoing silica resources available for industry professionals.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn more about the intent of the bill and desired outcomes.
- Understand who will be impacted by this bill.
- Gain insight into how this impacts foreign, as well as domestic stone companies.
- Receive an update on other silica related resources available and/or in development.
