H2715
An Act relative to firearms features
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to firearms features, focuses on regulating assault-style firearms in Massachusetts. It aims to establish specific features that would be prohibited from being included in these types of firearms. The bill is currently undergoing a study order process to examine the potential impacts and implications of these regulations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale or manufacture of assault-style firearms with certain features.
- Requires the state to study the impact of these restrictions on firearm ownership and public safety.
- Addresses the definition of ‘assault-style firearm’ for regulatory purposes.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and updating the list of prohibited features.
- Directs the state to explore options for preventing the importation of assault-style firearms.
Who is affected
- Firearm manufacturers
- Firearm retailers
- Gun owners
- Law enforcement agencies
- The public
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a specific definition of ‘assault-style firearm’ to guide regulation.
- It mandates a study to assess the effects of the proposed restrictions.
- It seeks to limit the features allowed in these firearms.
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Bill H.2715 194th (Current)
An Act relative to firearms features
By Representative Thurber of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2715) of Justin Thurber and John R. Gaskey relative to assault-style firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: Justin Thurber
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.2715
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 10/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual |
| 10/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual |
| 10/31/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) |
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