S 1684
An Act prohibiting the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits the government from confiscating firearms that are legally owned by individuals during a state of emergency. It aims to prevent the seizure of firearms that citizens are entitled to possess under existing laws. The legislation seeks to safeguard the right to bear arms even during times of crisis.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the confiscation of firearms by state or local authorities.
- Applies during a declared state of emergency.
- Protects the right of lawful firearm owners to possess their weapons.
- Addresses concerns about potential government overreach during emergencies.
- Specifically targets the seizure of firearms.
- Reinforces the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
- Prevents the government from taking firearms without due process.
Who is affected
- Gun Owners
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Law enforcement agencies
- State and local governments
- Individuals during a state of emergency
Notable changes
- Addresses concerns about potential firearm confiscation during emergencies.
- Reinforces existing Second Amendment rights.
- Provides a legal safeguard against government overreach.
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Primary sponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill S.1684 194th (Current)
An Act prohibiting the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1684) of Ryan C. Fattman and David F. DeCoste for legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1684
| 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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