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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to firearms in certain public buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to prohibit individuals, except for on-duty law enforcement officers, from carrying firearms, loaded or unloaded, in the State House, on the grounds of the State House, in any building or on the grounds designated as a polling place or ballot-counting location, and at public demonstrations held in public buildings. Individuals found in violation of these provisions can be fined up to $1,000 or imprisoned for up to 2 years, and law enforcement officers can arrest and detain those found carrying firearms in violation of the law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/17/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1568 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1568.pdf |
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