H 1880
An Act relative to illegal drug and firearm trafficking
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Bill overview
This bill addresses illegal drug and firearm trafficking in Massachusetts. It aims to examine the issue through a study order, potentially leading to recommendations for addressing this problem. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently accompanied a study order. It is similar to previous legislative efforts concerning these issues.
Key provisions
- Initiates a study order to examine illegal drug and firearm trafficking.
- The study order is linked to House Bill H5281.
- The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee.
- The bill was subsequently concurred by the Senate.
- A hearing was scheduled for May 6, 2025.
- The bill is similar to previous legislative efforts on the same topic.
- The bill is part of a series of similar bills.
- The bill is accompanied by a petition.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in drug trafficking
- Individuals involved in firearm trafficking
- Law enforcement agencies
- The general public of Massachusetts
- The Judiciary branch
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a study order to investigate the scope and impact of illegal drug and firearm trafficking.
- It builds upon previous legislative attempts to address similar concerns.
- The bill is linked to a previous study order (H5281).
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Primary sponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
Cosponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
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Bill H.1880 194th (Current)
An Act relative to illegal drug and firearm trafficking
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1880) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to trafficking certain illegal drugs and firearms. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Joseph D. McKenna
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1880
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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