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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
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition of Marjorie C. Decker that the commissioner of Criminal Justice Services be authorized to establish a list of persons who disavow eligibility to purchase firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the establishment of a list of persons who voluntarily disavow their eligibility to purchase firearms, rifles, shotguns, or machine guns. The bill requires the commissioner of the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services to create this list, in consultation with other state agencies. Persons can request to be placed on the list by acknowledging they have a psychiatric disability and are a danger to themselves. The bill also prohibits licensed firearms dealers from selling firearms to anyone on the list and requires them to share the list with licensees. Additionally, the bill requires acute-care hospitals and satellite emergency facilities to present the voluntary disavowal form to patients who are reasonably believed to be suffering from depression. Finally, the bill allows the court to grant relief to remove a person's name from the list upon petition.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5190 (on 09/08/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2435 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2435.pdf |
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