Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

S 1773Passed Committee

An Act creating the ability of police officers to demand FID, LTC or proof of exempt status

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Overview

This bill would allow police officers in Massachusetts to request identification, a license to carry (LTC), or proof of exempt status from individuals they suspect of potentially posing a threat. It aims to provide law enforcement with a tool to assess an individual's potential risk level. The bill’s specific details regarding how officers would utilize this information are not outlined in the provided text.

Key provisions

Police officers can request identification from individuals.
Police officers can request proof of a license to carry (LTC).
Police officers can request proof of exempt status.
The bill establishes a process for police officers to demand this information.
The bill does not detail the types of exemptions that would be considered.
The bill does not define ‘exempt status’.
The bill refers the matter to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

Who is affected

Law enforcement officers
Individuals in Massachusetts
Gun owners
Residents of Massachusetts
Individuals possessing firearms

Notable changes

The bill introduces a new requirement for police officers to request specific documentation from individuals.
It is unclear how this requirement would impact existing laws regarding identification and firearm licensing.

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Legislative history

7 recorded actions

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Feb 27, 2025House

House 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, 2026Senate

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

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An Act creating the ability of police officers to demand FID, LTC or proof of exempt status

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