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Introduced
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
In Committee
03/25/2019
03/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. This bill establishes requirements for gun purchasers and gun owners to be covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. A qualified liability insurance policy, with respect to a firearm purchaser, is a policy that covers losses resulting from use of the firearm while it is owned by the purchaser. A person who violates or fails to comply with the requirements is subject to a criminal fine of up to $10,000.
AI Summary
This bill, the Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2019, establishes requirements for gun purchasers and gun owners to be covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. The bill prohibits the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. A qualified liability insurance policy is one that covers losses resulting from the use of the firearm while it is owned by the purchaser. Violators of these requirements are subject to a criminal fine of up to $10,000. The amendments made by this bill would apply to conduct engaged in after the 180-day period following the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 03/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/822/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr822/BILLS-116hr822ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr822/BILLS-116hr822ih.pdf.pdf |
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