S 1672
An Act relative to registration of guns
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Bill overview
This bill, proposed by Peter J. Durant, aimed to establish a system for registering guns in Massachusetts. The legislation was intended to increase public safety by providing a record of firearm ownership and potentially aiding in investigations. Despite multiple hearings and rescheduling, the bill ultimately failed to pass. It was similar to other proposed firearm regulations in the state.
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Peter J. Durant
Cosponsors
Kelly W. Pease
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.1672 194th (Current)
An Act relative to registration of guns
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1672) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to registration of guns. 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.1672
| 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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