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Introduced
05/06/2021
05/06/2021
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
Relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Massachusetts law to require all private gun sales or transfers to be conducted through a licensed firearms dealer. The dealer must utilize the Massachusetts Gun Transaction Portal to transmit the required sale information. The dealer may charge the seller a fee of up to $25 for this service. Violating these new requirements can result in a fine of at least $10,000 or imprisonment of up to 20 years in state prison or 2.5 years in county jail.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
David Linsky (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Mike Day (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Mike Moran (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
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/H3729 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3729.pdf |
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