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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
For legislation to establish an excise tax on guns and ammunition. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an excise tax of 36% on the wholesale value of firearms and ammunition sold in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The revenue from this tax will be credited to the newly created Public Health and Safety Fund, which will be used to fund gun buy-back programs, community-based public health interventions and research to prevent gun violence, and services for gun violence survivors and victims' family members. The bill also requires licensed firearms and ammunition sellers to file monthly returns with the Commissioner of Revenue, and imposes a $1,000 penalty for failure to file such returns.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4725 (on 06/17/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2771 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2771.pdf |
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