An Act relative to the return of firearms
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to the return of firearms, seeks to establish a process for private businesses that currently hold firearms to return those firearms to their original owners. The bill aims to facilitate the return of legally owned firearms to their owners, potentially addressing concerns about firearm storage and ownership. It will likely involve a formal process for businesses to reclaim firearms and for owners to claim them.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for private businesses to return firearms.
- Requires businesses to identify and contact firearm owners.
- Specifies a method for firearm owners to claim their firearms.
- Likely includes guidelines for the safe return and transfer of firearms.
- May address liability concerns for businesses involved in the return process.
- Could establish a registry or tracking system for returned firearms.
- May require businesses to provide documentation related to the firearms.
- Could outline procedures for verifying firearm ownership.
Who is affected
- Private businesses that currently store firearms.
- Gun owners who previously stored firearms with these businesses.
- The public safety and homeland security sector.
- The firearms industry.
- Massachusetts residents.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
David Allen Robertson
Cosponsor
David Allen Robertson
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