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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 screening certain patients for the presence of firearms in the home. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a program for firearm screening and counseling in Massachusetts. It requires the director to systematically screen all patients for the presence of firearms in the home and to develop regulations for the screening process and guidelines for safety counseling for individuals who test positive for having firearms in the home. The bill will take effect 6 months after its passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Carlos González (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Aaron Michlewitz (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2005 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2005.pdf |
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