In what appears to be a pre-emptive strike, a local legislator has filed a bill to regulate how insurance companies treat gun owners.

Representative Matt Gaetz filed the legislation last week. 

It might seem unnecessary to propose legislation about something that insurance companies here aren't doing. But gun supporters say it's just a matter of time.

Read the full story and watch the video by Laura Hussey at ABC Channel 3 WEAR.

 

 

regulate how insurance companies treat gun owners. Representative Matt Gaetz filed the legislation this week.

Read More at: http://www.weartv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/homeowners-insurance-changes-gun-owners-37944.shtml

In what appears to be a pre-emptive strike, a local legislator has filed a bill to regulate how insurance companies treat gun owners. Representative Matt Gaetz filed the legislation this week. Laura Hussey “Right now when you apply for a Homeowner's Policy in the state of Florida, they don't even ask you if you own a gun. An insurance agent tells me the only case in which gun owners might be treated differently, could be limited coverage amounts in case of theft” It might seem unnecessary to propose legislation about something that insurance companies here aren't doing. But gun rights supporters say it's just a matter of time.

Read More at: http://www.weartv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/homeowners-insurance-changes-gun-owners-37944.shtml

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