H 2642
An Act clarifying certain civil rights restrictions
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act clarifying certain civil rights restrictions, seeks to clarify regulations surrounding the copying or duplication of firearms. It is currently undergoing a study order process within the Massachusetts legislature, with a scheduled hearing to examine the issues involved. The purpose of the hearing is to gather information and perspectives related to these restrictions.
Key provisions
- Clarifies regulations concerning firearm duplication.
- Initiates a study order to examine the existing restrictions.
- Scheduled hearing to gather information and perspectives.
- Focuses on civil rights restrictions related to firearms.
- Currently undergoing processing by the Clerk’s Office.
- Accompanied by a study order (H5322).
Who is affected
- Gun owners
- Firearms dealers
- Law enforcement
- The public
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill is currently in a study order phase.
- A hearing has been scheduled to examine the issues.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Steven S. Howitt
Cosponsor
Steven S. Howitt
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Bill H.2642 194th (Current)
An Act clarifying certain civil rights restrictions
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2642) of Steven S. Howitt relative to copy or duplicate of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: Steven S. Howitt
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.2642
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 10/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual |
| 10/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual |
| 10/31/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) |
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