MA H2077

Bill

MA H2077

Relative to the transportation of illegal firearms

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
02/24/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the transportation of illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 269 of the General Laws to impose administrative penalties on the owners of motor vehicles that contain illegal firearms. The bill defines "firearm" as a firearm, rifle, or shotgun, and "owner" as the owner of the motor vehicle. The bill sets a penalty of $2,000 plus towing and storage fees for violations, which increases to $3,000 plus fees if the violation occurs within 300 feet of a school, public park, or playground. The bill also authorizes police officers to seize and impound vehicles containing illegal firearms, and outlines the process for disposing of unclaimed vehicles through public auction or destruction. The proceeds from the sale of seized vehicles are first used to pay any outstanding fines or fees related to the offense, with any remaining funds deposited into the Commonwealth's Law Enforcement Trust Fund.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (8)

Joseph Boncore (D), Michelle Ciccolo (D), Daniel Cullinane (D), Russell Holmes (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Mike Rush (D), Danny Ryan (D), Angelo Scaccia (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/24/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2077

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2077
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2077.pdf

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