Bill Text: TX SB913 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced


Bill Title: Relating to liability insurance for firearm ownership.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-03-03 - Referred to State Affairs [SB913 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SB913-Introduced.html
 
 
  By: Gutierrez, Eckhardt, Menéndez S.B. No. 913
 
 
 
   
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to liability insurance for firearm ownership.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Chapter 411, Government Code, is amended by
  adding Subchapter T to read as follows:
  SUBCHAPTER T
  LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR FIREARMS
         Sec. 411.701.  DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
               (1)  "Firearm" means any weapon that is designed, made,
  or adapted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive and
  includes, but is not limited to, pistols, rifles, shotguns, and
  machine guns.
               (2)  "Liability insurance" means insurance coverage
  that provides financial protection against lawsuits arising from
  the use or ownership of a firearm.
         Sec. 411.702.  INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIREMENT. (a) Every
  owner of a firearm shall maintain liability insurance coverage in
  an amount of not less than $100,000 per occurrence for injury to or
  death of one person, and in an amount of not less than $300,000 for
  injury to or death of two or more people, and in an amount of not
  less than $50,000 for damage to property.
         (b)  The liability insurance coverage required by this
  section shall be in effect at all times that the firearm is in the
  possession of the owner.
         Sec. 411.703.  PROOF OF INSURANCE. (a) Every owner of a
  firearm shall provide proof of insurance coverage as required by
  this chapter to any law enforcement officer upon request.
         (b)  Every owner of a firearm in Texas shall provide proof of
  insurance coverage to the department upon application for a
  firearms license or renewal of a firearms license.
         Sec. 411.704.  EXCEPTIONS. This subchapter shall not apply
  to members of the armed forces of the United States or the National
  Guard, when on duty, or to peace officers.
         Sec. 411.705.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES. (a) Any person who
  violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of
  not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each violation.
         (b)  Any person who knowingly provides false proof of
  insurance coverage shall be subject to a fine of not less than
  $1,000 and not more than $10,000 for each violation.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
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