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Texas · 89th Legislature Regular Session
SB2156Relating to firearm liability insurance for certain firearm owners; providing a civil penalty.
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Firearmsindustry liabilityAI label
↓Restricts gun accessmodel confidence 90%
Requires firearm owners to obtain and maintain liability insurance to cover damages from negligent or willful acts involving the firearm, with civil penalties and possible injunctions for violations, so increases legal and financial obligations tied to firearm ownership.
a person who owns a firearm shall obtain and continuously maintain liability insurance in an amount of at least $100,000 to cover damages resulting from negligent or wilful acts involving the use of the firearm, including acts resulting in death, injury, or property damage.
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FirearmsotherAI label
↓Restricts gun accessmodel confidence 80%
Requires firearm owners to provide evidence of liability insurance to peace officers on request, creates a presumption of violation for noncompliance, and allows the attorney general to seek injunctions against possessing firearms after repeated penalties.
As a condition of owning a firearm in this state, a person on request shall provide to a peace officer evidence of liability insurance coverage by exhibiting: (1) a liability insurance policy providing coverage for use of the firearm that satisfies the requirements of Section 762.002 or a photocopy of the policy;
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill adds a new chapter to the Health and Safety Code imposing a mandate for firearm owners to carry liability insurance meeting specific minimums, with exemptions for certain professionals and self-defense acts; it requires proof on demand to officers, creates presumptions of violation, imposes civil penalties up to $100,000 enforceable by the attorney general, and allows temporary injunctions against firearm possession for repeat violators. These provisions add new restrictions and obligations on firearm ownership and possession, directly addressing the firearms topic under industry-liab
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