Carrying of a handgun.
Summary
Requires a person who carries a handgun to obtain and continuously maintain a liability insurance policy that covers losses or damages resulting from the negligent or accidental use of the handgun. Makes the failure to do so a Class A misdemeanor, elevated to a Level 5 felony in some instances. Specifies exceptions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2023
Last action Jan 17, 2023
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2
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0
Committee
0
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vernon Smith
DDemocratic
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