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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the tracking and tracing of illegal guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to implement a system for tracking and tracing illegal guns in Massachusetts. It establishes an Illegal Gun Task Force composed of 9 members appointed by various state officials, including the Governor, the Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus, the Speaker of the House, and the Senate President. The task force's purpose is to identify where illegal guns are prevalent and have the most impact on crime, and to provide recommendations for legislation to address this issue. The task force will also define the difference between illegal and licensed guns and where they have the most impact in the Commonwealth. The Department of Public Safety and Inspections will oversee the task force's work.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Carlos González (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4926 (on 06/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2470 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2470.pdf |
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