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MA H2488

To clarify the prosecution of illegal guns


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to prosecution for the sale of illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to clarify the prosecution of the sale of illegal firearms. Specifically, it amends existing laws to impose fines and possible imprisonment for licensees, employees, or agents who sell firearms not listed on the approved firearm roster. It also updates the language in the law to refer to "firearms which meet or exceed the testing criteria" instead of "weapons referred to." The bill will take effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5190 (on 09/08/2022)

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