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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the return of firearms stored at private businesses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require the return of firearms that have been temporarily stored with private businesses, such as licensed firearms retailers or gunsmiths, without the express written consent of the firearm owner. The bill also prohibits businesses from charging any fees for the return of such firearms. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that firearm owners can retrieve their property from private businesses where they may have been temporarily stored, regardless of the reason for the storage, without being subject to additional costs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4903 (on 08/26/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
- ‐ Property Rights
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2392 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2392.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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