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MA H2453

Relative to the lawful return of property


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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 the return of private weapons temporarily stored with certain private businesses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 140 of the general laws to provide for the lawful return of private weapons that have been temporarily stored with certain private businesses, such as licensed retailers or bonded warehouses. The bill states that if the property was transferred to the private business without the expressed written consent of the owner, no fees may be charged for the return of the property. Additionally, the bill requires that any person who has temporarily transferred a weapon to a private business, such as a licensed retailer or gunsmith for repair, modification, warranty work, replacement, or maintenance, shall be entitled to the return of their property.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5353 (on 10/11/2022)

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