H2610
An Act relative to lawful right to carry
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand the current laws regarding the carrying of firearms in Massachusetts. It proposes to establish a ‘lawful right to carry’ and likely aims to modify existing regulations surrounding concealed and open carry. The bill is currently undergoing a study order process, with scheduled hearings to gather information and public input before potential further action.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘lawful right to carry’.
- Likely involves modifications to existing firearm regulations.
- Currently undergoing a study order process.
- Scheduled hearings are planned to gather information and public input.
- Accompanied a study order (H5322).
Who is affected
- Gun owners
- Law enforcement
- The public
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Potential changes to concealed and open carry regulations.
- Likely requires further study and public input before implementation.
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Primary sponsor
Paul K. Frost
Cosponsors
Joseph D. McKenna
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Kelly W. Pease
Norman J. Orrall
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Bill H.2610 194th (Current)
An Act relative to lawful right to carry
By Representatives Frost of Auburn and Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2610) of Paul K. Frost, Norman J. Orrall and others relative to right to carry. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenters: Paul K. Frost , Kenneth P. Sweezey
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.2610
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) |
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