Bill > H1619

This bill aims to increase the penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Increasing the minimum penalty for illegal firearm possession from 5 years to 10 years in prison. 2. Increasing the minimum penalty for the illegal sale of firearms from 7 years to 20 years in prison. 3. Increasing the maximum penalty for the illegal sale of firearms from 10 years to 20 years in prison. 4. Changing the maximum penalty for the illegal sale of firearms from 15 years in prison to life imprisonment. 5. Increasing the minimum penalty for the illegal possession of a large capacity weapon from 3 years to 3 years in state prison, and removing the option of a fine. 6. Increasing the minimum penalty for the illegal carrying of a firearm without a license from 5 years to 20 years in prison. 7. Increasing the minimum penalty for the illegal possession of a large capacity feeding device from 10 years to 20 years in prison. 8. Increasing the minimum penalty for the illegal sale of a large capacity weapon or feeding device from 10 years to 20 years in prison.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1619