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Introduced
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
In Committee
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the purchase of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to limit the number of firearm purchases within a 30-day period. It prohibits individuals from purchasing more than one firearm during this timeframe, with exceptions for certain entities like law enforcement agencies, licensed collectors, and those replacing lost or stolen firearms. The bill also requires firearm licensees to prominently display a warning about the 30-day purchase limit and provide it in writing to firearm buyers. Violators of this law would face monetary fines for a first offense and potential imprisonment for subsequent violations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Mike Connolly (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David Linsky (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Bud Williams (D),
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/H3780 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3780.pdf |
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