H 2643
An Act relative to freedom to purchase lawful goods
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to freedom to purchase lawful goods, seeks to clarify the definition of ‘assault-style firearms’ and to eliminate a special legislative commission that had been studying firearm data. The bill’s stated purpose is to broaden access to the purchase of firearms currently defined as ‘lawful goods.’ It also aims to remove a previously established commission focused on collecting and analyzing firearm data within the state.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘assault-style firearms’ more broadly.
- Repeals the special legislative commission on firearm data.
- Allows for the purchase of firearms currently categorized as ‘lawful goods’.
Who is affected
- Gun Purchasers
- Firearm Retailers
- The Massachusetts General Court
- Individuals interested in firearm regulation
Notable changes
- Eliminates a commission dedicated to studying firearm data.
- Potentially broadens the definition of firearms considered ‘lawful’.
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Primary sponsor
Steven S. Howitt
Cosponsor
Steven S. Howitt
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Bill H.2643 194th (Current)
An Act relative to freedom to purchase lawful goods
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2643) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to further define assault-style firearms and to repeal the special legislative commission on firearm data. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Steven S. Howitt
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2643
| 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 |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) |
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