H2620
An Act repealing red flag laws
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to repeal red flag laws in Massachusetts. Red flag laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders, allow temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others. Supporters of the bill argue that these laws infringe upon Second Amendment rights and are often applied unfairly. The bill is currently undergoing a study order process within the legislature.
Key provisions
- Repeal of red flag laws.
- Elimination of extreme risk protection orders.
- Removal of the ability for law enforcement or family members to petition for firearm removal.
- Potential impact on individuals’ right to possess firearms.
- Aims to restore firearm ownership rights.
- Currently undergoing a study order.
Who is affected
- Gun owners in Massachusetts
- Individuals subject to potential red flag orders
- Law enforcement agencies
- Family members and household members
- The general public
Notable changes
- Would eliminate a mechanism for temporarily removing firearms from individuals.
- Could impact existing legal processes related to firearm restrictions.
- May alter the balance between public safety and individual rights.
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Primary sponsor
John R. Gaskey
Cosponsor
John R. Gaskey
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Bill H.2620 194th (Current)
An Act repealing red flag laws
By Representative Gaskey of Carver, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of John R. Gaskey relative to repealing red flag laws. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: John R. Gaskey
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.2620
| 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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