An Act relative to gun safe deductions
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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 proposes to allow Massachusetts taxpayers to deduct the cost of purchasing gun safes on their state income taxes. The goal is to incentivize the purchase of secure storage for firearms. The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee and subsequently received a hearing before being reported.
Key provisions
- Provides an income tax deduction for purchases of gun safes.
- The deduction would apply to the cost of the safe itself.
- The bill was presented by Representative David Muradian, Jr.
- The bill was heard by the Revenue Committee.
- The hearing was rescheduled multiple times.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- Gun owners
Notable changes
- This is the latest in a series of similar bills proposed in Massachusetts regarding gun safe deductions.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
David K. Muradian Jr.
Cosponsor
David K. Muradian Jr.
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