H 2615
An Act relative to electronic defensive devices
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to electronic defensive devices, is intended to allow for the defensive use of certain electronic devices. It is currently undergoing a study order to examine the potential applications and implications of such devices. The bill was referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee and subsequently heard on October 31, 2025, with a rescheduled hearing date.
Key provisions
- Allows for the defensive use of certain electronic devices.
- Currently undergoing a study order to assess the scope and implications.
- Previously referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
- Featured in multiple prior legislative proposals (H.2066, H.2466, H.2332, H.1477).
- Scheduled for a hearing on October 31, 2025.
- Accompanied a study order (H5322).
- Included a virtual component in the hearing schedule.
Who is affected
- Individuals
- Law enforcement
- Public safety officials
- Technology developers
Notable changes
- The bill is currently in a study order phase, indicating a preliminary stage of consideration.
- Multiple similar bills have been introduced in the past.
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.2615 194th (Current)
An Act relative to electronic defensive devices
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the defensive use of certain electronic devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.2615
| 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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