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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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)
Jon Santiago (D)*,
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2404 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2404.pdf |
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