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MA H3846

Relative to a voluntary do not sell firearms list


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Introduced
06/01/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing a voluntary do not sell firearms list. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a voluntary "do not sell firearms list" in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) will maintain and update this list, which will be available only to licensing authorities and the State Police Colonel. Individuals aged 18 or older can voluntarily enroll in the list to prohibit the purchase, rental, lease, borrowing, possession, and carrying of firearms. Individuals can also request to be removed from the list, but the removal will not take effect until 21 days after the request. The bill also requires the DCJIS to submit notifications to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System regarding a person's enrollment or removal from the list. The bill aims to provide a mechanism for individuals to voluntarily restrict their access to firearms.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5190 (on 09/08/2022)

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