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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill would require gun owners in Massachusetts to maintain liability insurance for their firearms, rifles, or shotguns, with some exemptions for temporary possession at licensed gun clubs. The bill authorizes the state insurance commissioner to set the minimum terms for these required liability insurance policies. Failure to comply with the insurance requirement would result in a fine of between $500 and $5,000 or up to one year of imprisonment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Ruth Balser (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2093 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2093.pdf |
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