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RI H8075

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justine Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Firearm owners must obtain and continuously maintain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 covering damages from negligent acts involving their firearm

  • Failure to maintain required insurance results in immediate revocation of the owner's registration, license, and privilege to own the firearm

  • Owners remain responsible for lost or stolen firearms until the loss or theft is reported to local police or sheriff

  • Current firearm owners must obtain insurance within 30 days of the act taking effect; proof of insurance must be kept with stored firearms and shown to law enforcement during lawful encounters

  • Active duty law enforcement and active duty military personnel are exempt from the insurance requirement

Legislative Description

Requires individuals who own firearms to obtain and continuously maintain a policy of liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 dollars and exempts active duty law enforcement and military from this requirement.

Insurance

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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