S1690
An Act relative to standard capacity magazines
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1690, addresses standard capacity magazines in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish regulations and potentially restrictions related to their sale, possession, and use. The bill is currently under consideration by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee, with a scheduled hearing to gather information and public input. It is part of a series of legislative efforts focused on firearm safety and enforcement.
Key provisions
- Establish regulations for standard capacity magazines.
- Potentially restrict the sale or possession of these magazines.
- Requires a study related to S.2798.
- Scheduled for a public hearing to gather information.
- Part of a broader legislative effort concerning firearms.
- Addresses standard capacity magazines
Who is affected
- Firearm owners
- Gun retailers
- Law enforcement
- The public
Notable changes
- The bill is currently in committee review.
- A hearing is scheduled to gather information and public input.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
Cosponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill S.1690 194th (Current)
An Act relative to standard capacity magazines
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1690) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to standard capacity magazines. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1690
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2798 |
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