An Act relative to firearm laws
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to repeal existing Massachusetts laws related to firearms. It is being presented as a petition to remove what the petitioners describe as ‘gun modernization laws.’ The bill is currently undergoing a study process within the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee, with scheduled hearings to examine the current firearm laws and their impact.
Key provisions
- Repeal of existing firearm laws.
- Petition-driven effort to remove current regulations.
- Currently undergoing a study order by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
- Scheduled hearings to examine the existing laws.
- Virtual hearing options available.
- Accompanied by a study order (H5322).
Who is affected
- Gun owners in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts public safety system
- The legal community
- The General Court
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a complete repeal of current firearm laws.
- It is part of a broader effort to review and potentially reform existing regulations.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. Sweezey
Cosponsors
Kenneth P. Sweezey
Steven George Xiarhos
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