H2674
An Act relative to self-defense sprays
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to regulate the sale, possession, and use of self-defense sprays in Massachusetts. It aims to establish clear guidelines and requirements for these products, including labeling standards and restrictions on their sale to certain individuals. The bill also intends to clarify legal protections for individuals using self-defense sprays in self-defense situations. Currently, the law surrounding self-defense sprays in Massachusetts is somewhat unclear, and this bill seeks to address those ambiguities.
Key provisions
- Requires self-defense sprays to meet specific labeling requirements.
- Establishes restrictions on the sale of self-defense sprays to individuals under 18.
- Clarifies the legal definition of a ‘self-defense spray’.
- Addresses the use of self-defense sprays in public spaces.
- Requires training for individuals who possess self-defense sprays.
Who is affected
- Individuals who purchase or possess self-defense sprays.
- Retailers who sell self-defense sprays.
- Law enforcement agencies.
- The public at large
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize regulations regarding self-defense sprays, which currently lack a comprehensive legal framework in Massachusetts.
- It clarifies the legal use of self-defense sprays in self-defense situations.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. David K. Muradian
Cosponsor
Jr. David K. Muradian
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Bill H.2674 194th (Current)
An Act relative to self-defense sprays
By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2674) of David K. Muradian, Jr., relative to self-defense sprays. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: David K. Muradian, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2674
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27) |
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