An Act relative to the lawful sale of handguns
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to the lawful sale of handguns,’ is currently being reviewed by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee in the Massachusetts legislature. The bill’s purpose is to examine the current laws surrounding the sale of handguns. It is part of a series of similar bills introduced over the past several years, indicating an ongoing consideration of handgun sales regulations.
Key provisions
- The bill is being studied by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
- It is part of a series of similar bills introduced in previous legislative sessions.
- The committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on October 31, 2025.
- The hearing will be held both in person and virtually.
- The bill accompanies a study order (H5322).
- The bill is related to the lawful sale of handguns.
- The bill was referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
- The bill was reported by the committee to the Clerk’s Office for processing.
Who is affected
- Gun retailers
- Potential handgun purchasers
- The public safety community
- The Massachusetts legislature
- The firearms industry
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a recurring effort to review handgun sales regulations.
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