Bill
Bill > H2308
summary
Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
06/13/2024
06/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to making firearm owners civilly liable for damage caused by lost or stolen firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill would make firearm owners civilly liable (responsible for financial damages) if their lost or stolen firearm is later used in the commission of a crime, unless the owner reports the loss or theft to the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services and their local licensing authority within 24 hours of becoming aware of the loss or theft. The purpose of this bill is to incentivize firearm owners to be responsible and promptly report any lost or stolen firearms in order to prevent those firearms from being used in criminal activities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2308 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2308.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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