118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2538 — Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2023

“To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Apr 6, 2023

Last action Apr 6, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Apr 6, 2023

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Referred

Apr 6, 2023

Judiciary

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes requirements for gun purchasers and gun owners to be covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. A qualified liability insurance policy, with respect to a firearm purchaser, is a policy that covers losses resulting from use of the firearm while it is owned by the purchaser. A person who fails to comply with the requirements is subject to a criminal fine of up to $10,000.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Apr 6, 2023

Introduced in House

Apr 6, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.