An Act relative to pre-ban magazines
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to pre-ban magazines, directs the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee to study the potential impacts of reinstating restrictions on magazine capacity in Massachusetts. The study will examine the effects on public safety, firearm ownership, and related legal considerations. The goal is to inform potential legislative action regarding magazine restrictions.
Key provisions
- Directs the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee to conduct a study.
- The study will assess the impact of reinstating restrictions on magazine capacity.
- The study will consider public safety implications.
- The study will examine the effects on firearm ownership.
- The study will evaluate related legal considerations.
Who is affected
- Firearm Owners
- Gun Retailers
- The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to revisit prior magazine capacity restrictions.
- It mandates a committee study before any potential legislative action.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. Sweezey
Cosponsor
Kenneth P. Sweezey
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