MA S1537

Bill

To require liability insurance for gun ownership

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require liability insurance for gun ownership. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill would require individuals who possess, carry, or own a firearm, rifle, or shotgun to obtain and maintain liability insurance, bond, or deposit, with some exceptions for temporary possession at a licensed gun club. Violation of this requirement would result in a fine of $500 to $5,000 or up to one year in jail. The insurance commissioner would be responsible for setting the minimum terms for the liability policies that would satisfy the requirements of this law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Mike Barrett (D)*, Michelle Ciccolo (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2762 (on 03/17/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1537

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1537
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1537.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2487	To require liability insurance for gun ownership	Accompanied a study order, see H5190	Similar To
H3287	Requiring disclosure to consumers regarding home heating oil insurance	No further action taken	Similar To
S1073	Relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1177	Relative to enhanced enforcement of civil penalties	Accompanied a new draft, see H4681	Similar To
S1188	Encouraging employer integrity in hiring	Accompanied a study order, see S2691	Similar To
S2762	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to firearms	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S278	To regulate sports wagering	Accompanied S269	Similar To

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