S1694
An Act removing certain civil rights restrictions
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to remove certain civil rights restrictions related to firearms in Massachusetts. It is currently being reviewed by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee. The bill’s purpose is to potentially alter existing regulations concerning firearm ownership and possession. The bill has been subject to multiple rescheduling of hearings.
Key provisions
- Removal of certain civil rights restrictions related to firearms.
- Currently under review by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
- Subject to multiple rescheduling of hearings.
Who is affected
- Gun owners in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts public safety system
- Firearms retailers and distributors
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to existing firearm regulations.
- It is linked to similar bills concerning firearm regulation and identification cards.
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Primary sponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
Cosponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill S.1694 194th (Current)
An Act removing certain civil rights restrictions
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1694) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to remove certain civil rights restrictions relative to firearms. 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.1694
| 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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