H 2665
An Act relative to access to constitutional rights
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the process for obtaining firearms identification cards and licenses to carry firearms in Massachusetts. It declares an emergency to ensure timely access to constitutional rights related to firearm ownership. The bill has been subject to ongoing hearings and study orders to examine the current procedures and potential improvements to the licensing process.
Key provisions
- Declares an emergency to expedite the issuance of firearms identification cards and licenses.
- Requires the legislature to study the current firearms licensing process.
- Scheduled hearings have been held to gather information and feedback on the process.
- The bill is similar to previous legislative efforts concerning firearm licensing.
- The bill was referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
- The bill was reported to the Clerk’s Office for processing.
- The bill has been rescheduled multiple times for hearings.
- The bill accompanied a study order (H5322).
Who is affected
- Gun Owners
- Individuals seeking firearm licenses
- The Massachusetts Registry of Firearms
- The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
- The General Court
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to streamline the process for obtaining firearm licenses.
- Multiple hearings have been held to examine the existing procedures.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Joseph D. McKenna
Kelly W. Pease
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Bill H.2665 194th (Current)
An Act relative to access to constitutional rights
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2665) of Joseph D. McKenna and David F. DeCoste relative to the issuance of licenses for firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Joseph D. McKenna
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to ensure timely constitutional access to acquire a firearms identification card or a license to carry firearms, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.2665
| 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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