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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition of Marjorie C. Decker that the commissioner of Criminal Justice Services be authorized to establish a list of persons who disavow eligibility to purchase firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the establishment of a list of persons who voluntarily disavow their eligibility to purchase firearms. The Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, in consultation with other state agencies, would create and maintain this list. Individuals can request to be added to the list by acknowledging they have a psychiatric disability and are a danger to themselves. The bill also requires hospitals and emergency facilities to provide the disavowal form to patients reasonably believed to be suffering from depression. Additionally, the bill allows individuals to petition the court to have their name removed from the disavowal list. The overall goal of the bill is to provide a voluntary mechanism for individuals to restrict their own access to firearms if they have mental health concerns.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2048 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2048.pdf |
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