Requires owners of firearms to obtain liability insurance
This bill requires all firearm owners in the state to obtain and maintain liability insurance covering at least $1 million in damages resulting from negligent firearm use. It directly affects every individual who owns a firearm, with exceptions for active-duty law enforcement officers, police, and military personnel. Owners must secure this insurance before purchasing a firearm, and existing owners have 30 days after the law takes effect to comply. Failure to maintain coverage results in immediate revocation of firearm registration, licenses, and ownership privileges.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
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