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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to require liability insurance for gun ownership in Massachusetts. The key provisions are as follows: 1) Whoever possesses, carries, or owns a firearm, rifle, or shotgun without a liability insurance policy or bond as required by the law will be subject to a fine of $500 to $5,000 or up to one year in jail, or both. 2) This requirement does not apply to a person who possesses a firearm, rifle, or shotgun on a temporary basis while on the premises of a licensed gun club. 3) The Commissioner of Insurance will be responsible for establishing the minimum terms of the required liability insurance policies.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Ruth Balser (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4767 (on 07/17/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2495 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2495.pdf |
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