An Act relative to nonresident ban on semiautomatic hunting
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to repeal the current law that prohibits nonresidents from possessing semiautomatic hunting rifles in Massachusetts. The legislation, introduced by Peter J. Durant, aims to remove this restriction, potentially allowing nonresidents to legally own and transport these firearms within the state. The bill is currently under consideration by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
Key provisions
- Repeals the existing ban on nonresident possession of semiautomatic hunting rifles.
- Allows nonresidents to legally own and transport these rifles within Massachusetts.
- The bill was petitioned by Peter J. Durant.
- Currently under review by the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
- Related legislation, including H.3271 and H.2710, have been previously considered.
- A study order (S2798) has been accompanied by this bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 31, 2025.
Who is affected
- Nonresidents of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts residents
- Hunting enthusiasts
- Gun owners
- The firearms industry
Notable changes
- The current law prohibits nonresidents from possessing semiautomatic hunting rifles.
- This bill would eliminate that prohibition.
- Previous legislation (H.2710) addressed similar issues.
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