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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Section 128A of Chapter 140 of the General Laws to require any sale or transfer of a firearm to be conducted through a licensed dealer, who must transmit the necessary information electronically using the Massachusetts Gun Transaction Portal. The bill also allows licensed dealers to charge the seller a fee of up to $25 for each sale or transfer processed through the Portal. Violations of these requirements would be punishable by a fine of at least $10,000 or imprisonment of up to 20 years in state prison or two and a half years in the house of correction.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
David Linsky (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jenny Armini (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Ryan Hamilton (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2367 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2367.pdf |
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