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HR 2538 118th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement

Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2023

Introduced: April 6, 2023 Introduced by: Takano, Mark Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 6, 2023
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Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2023

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.

What's happening now April 6, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2538: Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2538/
MLA
"H.R. 2538: Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2538/.
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H.R. 2538, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2538/.
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[H.R. 2538: Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2023](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2538/)
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