H548
An Act to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve student well-being by requiring the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop and implement a comprehensive safe firearm storage education program. The program will focus on educating students, parents, and educators about the importance of secure firearm storage practices to prevent accidental shootings and other firearm-related incidents. It also seeks to increase awareness of the risks associated with unsecured firearms and promote responsible gun ownership.
Key provisions
- Develop and implement a statewide safe firearm storage education program.
- The program will target students, parents, and educators.
- The program must provide information on secure storage methods.
- The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will oversee the program's development and implementation.
- The program should address the risks of unsecured firearms.
- Promote responsible gun ownership practices.
Who is affected
- Students
- Parents
- Educators
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Gun Owners
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.548 194th (Current)
An Act to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 548) of Marjorie C. Decker and Michelle L. Badger relative to firearm storage education. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.548
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
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