An Act relative to gun safe deductions
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to allow Massachusetts taxpayers to deduct the cost of purchasing gun safes from their state income taxes. The goal is to incentivize the purchase of secure storage for firearms. The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee and subsequently heard, with a reporting date extension granted. It is similar to previous proposals regarding gun safe deductions.
Key provisions
- Provides an income tax deduction for purchases of gun safes.
- The deduction is intended to encourage firearm owners to store their weapons securely.
- The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee for review.
- A hearing was held on November 18, 2025, to gather feedback on the proposal.
- The reporting date for the bill was extended to March 18, 2026.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts taxpayers
- Gun owners
- Firearms retailers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new deduction for gun safe purchases.
- It builds upon previous legislative efforts to address firearm storage.
- The bill’s passage would alter existing tax laws regarding firearm-related expenses.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
David K. Muradian Jr.
Cosponsor
David K. Muradian Jr.
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