An Act relative to change of address for firearm licensing
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to require Massachusetts residents who purchase or possess firearms to update their address information with the state’s Bureau of Arms and Military Weapons whenever they move. It aims to ensure that firearm licensing records accurately reflect a person’s current location, potentially enhancing public safety and facilitating law enforcement efforts. The bill also seeks to align Massachusetts’s firearm licensing procedures with those of other states.
Key provisions
- Requires firearm licensees to update their address with the state.
- Specifies the process for notifying the Bureau of Arms and Military Weapons of address changes.
- Addresses potential penalties for failing to update address information.
- Establishes a timeframe for submitting address change notifications.
- Mandates the Bureau of Arms and Military Weapons to maintain accurate address records.
- Clarifies the responsibilities of firearm licensees regarding address updates.
- Defines ‘address’ for the purpose of this legislation.
- Requires the Bureau to notify licensees of changes to address update procedures.
Who is affected
- Firearm Licensees
- Gun Owners
- The Bureau of Arms and Military Weapons
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Massachusetts Residents
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joseph D. McKenna
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