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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
Relative to transporting, shipping, or receiving weapons by non-residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow non-residents who are not prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law to transport weapons through the state for any lawful purpose, provided the weapons are unloaded and not readily accessible in the vehicle. The bill specifies that if a person is found to be in compliance with these requirements, their person or property cannot be detained or confiscated unless there is an arrestable offense outside the parameters of this section. Additionally, the bill provides protections for non-residents who are unexpectedly delayed in their travel while transporting firearms.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/H2144 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2144.pdf |
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