S 1671
An Act relative to firearm laws
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Bill overview
This bill, introduced by Senator Peter J. Durant, sought to repeal existing Massachusetts firearms laws. The petition and accompanying bill were presented by several individuals advocating for a rollback of current regulations related to firearms. The legislation was subject to multiple hearings and revisions before ultimately failing to pass.
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Primary sponsor
Peter J. Durant
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Kelly W. Pease
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.1671 194th (Current)
An Act relative to firearm laws
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1671) of Peter J. Durant, David F. DeCoste, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to repeal the firearms laws. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Peter J. Durant
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1671
| 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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