An Act establishing an excise tax on guns and ammunition
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a new excise tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition in Massachusetts. The revenue generated from this tax would be deposited into the state’s general fund. The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is currently awaiting a reporting date.
Key provisions
- Establishes an excise tax on the sale of guns.
- Establishes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition.
- Revenue collected will be deposited into the state’s general fund.
- The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee.
- The Senate concurred with the bill.
Who is affected
- Firearms retailers
- Ammunition retailers
- Gun and ammunition purchasers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new tax on firearms and ammunition sales.
- Similar bills have been proposed in the past, including H.2874 (2021-2022) and H.2771 (2023-2024).
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