H3082
An Act establishing an excise tax on guns and ammunition
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a new excise tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition within the state of Massachusetts. The revenue generated from this tax would be deposited into the state’s general fund. The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is currently awaiting a reporting date.
Key provisions
- Establishes an excise tax on the sale of guns.
- Establishes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition.
- Revenue collected will be deposited into the state’s general fund.
- The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee.
- The Senate concurred with the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2025.
Who is affected
- Firearms retailers
- Ammunition retailers
- Gun and ammunition purchasers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new tax on firearms and ammunition sales.
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Bill H.3082 194th (Current)
An Act establishing an excise tax on guns and ammunition
By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3082) of Mindy Domb for legislation to establish an excise tax on guns and ammunition. Revenue.
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Presenter: Mindy Domb
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3082
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5309 |
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