H 1836
An Act to require liability insurance for gun ownership
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Bill overview
This bill proposes requiring gun owners in Massachusetts to carry liability insurance. The goal is to establish a financial mechanism to cover damages or injuries caused by firearms used in negligent acts. It builds upon previous attempts to introduce similar legislation in the state.
Key provisions
- Gun owners must obtain and maintain liability insurance.
- The insurance policy must cover damages and injuries caused by the firearm.
- It establishes a process for the state to study the feasibility and implementation of this requirement.
- The Judiciary Committee is currently reviewing the bill.
- The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee and subsequently reported.
- A study order (H.5281) was accompanied by the bill.
- The bill was considered alongside similar legislation in prior sessions.
Who is affected
- Gun owners in Massachusetts
- Individuals who may be injured by firearms
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- This is the latest in a series of attempts to mandate liability insurance for gun owners in Massachusetts.
- The bill includes a provision for a study order to examine the practical aspects of implementation.
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Primary sponsor
David Paul Linsky
Cosponsor
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.1836 194th (Current)
An Act to require liability insurance for gun ownership
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1836) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: David Paul Linsky
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1836
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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