H2675
An Act promoting fairness in licensing
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase transparency and fairness in the process of obtaining firearms licenses in Massachusetts. It requires the Massachusetts Bureau of Arms and Military Surplus to provide applicants with a receipt confirming their license application and to maintain records of all applications. The bill also mandates that the Bureau provide a detailed explanation of the reasons for any denial of a license, ensuring applicants understand the basis for the decision. The goal is to improve accountability and reduce potential for arbitrary denials of firearm licenses.
Key provisions
- Requires the Bureau of Arms and Military Surplus to provide applicants with a receipt for their license application.
- Mandates the Bureau to maintain records of all firearm license applications.
- Requires the Bureau to provide a detailed explanation for any denial of a license.
- Focuses on improving transparency and accountability in the licensing process.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking firearm licenses in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Bureau of Arms and Military Surplus
- Gun owners
- Potential gun buyers
Notable changes
- Adds a requirement for receipt issuance upon application submission.
- Demands a detailed explanation for license denials, moving beyond general statements.
- Strengthens record-keeping requirements for the Bureau.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. David K. Muradian
Cosponsor
Jr. David K. Muradian
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Bill H.2675 194th (Current)
An Act promoting fairness in licensing
By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2675) of David K. Muradian, Jr., relative to firearms licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: David K. Muradian, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.2675
| 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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