An Act relative to pre-ban magazines
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to pre-ban magazines, directs the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee to study the impact of magazines with a capacity of more than ten rounds on public safety. The study will examine the potential effects of such magazines on crime rates and the feasibility of implementing restrictions on their sale and possession. The committee’s findings will be used to inform potential legislative action regarding these types of magazines.
Key provisions
- Directs the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee to conduct a study.
- The study will focus on the impact of magazines holding more than ten rounds.
- The study will examine the relationship between magazine capacity and crime rates.
- The study will assess the feasibility of restricting the sale and possession of high-capacity magazines.
Who is affected
- Gun owners
- Firearms retailers
- Law enforcement
- The public
- The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a study rather than immediate legislative action.
- It specifically targets magazines with a capacity exceeding ten rounds.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Kenneth P. Sweezey
Cosponsor
Kenneth P. Sweezey
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