Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

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An Act providing for an audit of gun violence prevention and intervention funding

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Overview

This bill proposes an audit and investigation by a special commission into how state funding is being used for gun violence prevention and intervention programs. The goal is to examine the effectiveness and allocation of these funds. The audit will be conducted by a special commission and is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the use of public resources aimed at addressing gun violence.

Key provisions

Establish a special commission to conduct an audit of gun violence prevention and intervention funding.
Require the commission to investigate the allocation and effectiveness of these funds.
The audit should examine how funds are distributed and used by relevant agencies and organizations.
The commission’s findings will be made public.
The audit will cover funding related to gun violence prevention and intervention programs.
The commission will have the authority to gather information and conduct interviews.
The audit will be overseen by the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Who is affected

State Agencies involved in gun violence prevention
Organizations receiving gun violence prevention funding
Taxpayers
Residents of Massachusetts
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee

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Legislative history

7 recorded actions

Feb 27, 2025House

Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Senate concurred

Oct 16, 2025joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

Oct 22, 2025joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual

Oct 27, 2025joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual

Oct 31, 2025joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-5:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Jan 27, 2026House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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An Act providing for an audit of gun violence prevention and intervention funding

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