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MA H2039

MA H2039
Concerning the reporting of information relating to certain firearms


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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 reporting of information relating to certain firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the reporting and tracing of firearms related to crimes in Massachusetts. It requires law enforcement agencies to trace firearms seized or recovered in certain circumstances, such as when they are unlawfully possessed or used in a crime. The bill also mandates the submission of ballistics information from recovered firearms and spent shell casings to the National Integrated Ballistics Identification Network. Additionally, it requires Massachusetts law enforcement agencies to opt-in to the eTrace System Collective Data Sharing program with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to facilitate the tracing of firearms. The overall goal is to enhance the collection and sharing of data related to firearms involved in criminal activities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

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

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