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MA H 1836

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An Act to require liability insurance for gun ownership

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 1836 pass?

Not yet. MA H 1836 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-26): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 1836 about?

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1836) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. The Judiciary.

Who sponsors MA H 1836?

David Paul Linsky is the primary sponsor of MA H 1836.

Description

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1836) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. The Judiciary.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-26 — Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • David Paul Linskyprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-26

    Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-10-20

    Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2

  3. 2025-07-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-07-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. 2025-07-16

    Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  6. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  7. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1836

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