In January 2022, the San Jose, California City Council passed legislation requiring gun owners to purchase firearm liability insurance. A second measure established a $25 per household annual fee for gun owners. A month later, Los Angeles followed suit with a similar ordinance. The firearm liability policy would be part of the gun owner’s, homeowner's, or renter’s insurance. LA councilmen expect the insurance requirement to improve safety measures.

Read more about San Jose’s firearm insurance policy legislation here and learn more about the Los Angeles ordinance here.