MA S1581

Bill

MA S1581

Prohibiting the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms, rifles, shotguns, machineguns, or ammunition by government officials or law enforcement officers during a state of emergency. It imposes civil fines of up to $5,000 for each firearm unlawfully confiscated or up to 2.5 years in prison for violations. However, the bill does not prohibit the confiscation of firearms from individuals who have been arrested, are subject to a protection order, or have had their firearm identification card or license to carry revoked or suspended.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Ryan Fattman (R)*, Shawn Dooley (R), Susan Gifford (R), Matt Muratore (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2762 (on 03/17/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1581

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1581
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1581.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3872	Similar Bills	Published as amended, see H3874	Similar To
H3874	Similar Bills	See S2472	Similar To
S2762	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to firearms	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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