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MA H2404

To prevent gun violence


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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 prevent gun violence by establishing a program within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to systematically screen all patients for the presence of firearms in their homes. The program will require the director to promulgate regulations on the means and intervals of such screening, as well as guidelines for safety counseling for individuals who are found to have firearms in their homes. The bill will take effect 6 months after its passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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