S1696
An Act promoting fairness in licensing
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1696, aims to ensure fairness in the licensing process for firearms in Massachusetts. It seeks to address concerns about the equity of fees associated with firearm licensing. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee and has been accompanied by a study order (S2798).
Key provisions
- Addresses concerns regarding fairness in firearm licensing fees.
- Currently under review by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
- Accompanied by a study order (S2798).
- Related to equitable firearm license fees (similar legislation S.1420).
- Part of the 194th legislative session.
Who is affected
- Firearm Licensees
- Gun Owners
- Massachusetts Residents
- The Bureau of Arms and Military Equipment
Notable changes
- The bill is focused on addressing concerns about equity in licensing fees.
- It is linked to previous legislation (S.1420) concerning firearm license fees.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
Cosponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill S.1696 194th (Current)
An Act promoting fairness in licensing
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1696) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to promote fairness in firearm licensing. 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.1696
| 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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