An Act preserving second amendment rights for medical marijuana patients
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to protect the Second Amendment rights of individuals who are patients using medical marijuana in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that their access to firearms is not unduly restricted based on their medical marijuana use. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
Key provisions
- Preserves Second Amendment rights for medical marijuana patients.
- Addresses potential restrictions on firearm ownership for individuals with medical marijuana cards.
- Currently under review by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
- Related to previous legislation concerning medical marijuana and firearm regulations.
- Scheduled for a hearing on October 31, 2025.
Who is affected
- Medical marijuana patients in Massachusetts
- Gun owners
- The Massachusetts General Court
- The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Notable changes
- The bill directly addresses the intersection of medical marijuana use and Second Amendment rights.
- It builds upon previous legislative efforts related to firearm licensing and medical marijuana.
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