Bill > H1836

This bill proposes a new requirement for gun owners in Massachusetts to maintain liability insurance for their firearms, with significant legal consequences for non-compliance. Under the proposed law, any person who owns, carries, or possesses a firearm, rifle, or shotgun without a liability insurance policy would be subject to a fine ranging from $500 to $5,000, potential imprisonment for up to one year in a house of correction, or both. The legislation includes an exception for individuals temporarily possessing a firearm on the premises of a licensed gun club. The bill also mandates that the commissioner of insurance develop and implement regulations specifying the minimum terms for liability insurance policies that would satisfy the new legal requirement. By introducing this measure, the bill aims to create a financial and legal mechanism to potentially mitigate risks associated with firearm ownership and provide a potential means of financial recourse in the event of firearm-related incidents.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1836