S 1685
An Act preserving second amendment rights for medical marijuana patients
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1685, aimed to protect the Second Amendment rights of individuals who possess medical marijuana in Massachusetts. It sought to ensure that patients using medical marijuana would not be unfairly penalized or denied firearm ownership rights. The bill was introduced by Senators Ryan Fattman and Bruce Tarr and addressed concerns about potential conflicts between state marijuana laws and federal gun control regulations. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass the legislature.
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Primary sponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Ryan C. Fattman
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