Bill > H4135

This bill, titled "Modernizing firearm laws", makes a number of changes to firearms laws in Massachusetts, including: - Establishing an electronic firearms registration system and requiring serialization of all firearms in the state. - Expanding the definition of "assault-style firearm" and prohibiting the possession of such firearms and large capacity magazines. - Creating an "extreme risk protection order" system that allows courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. - Revising the licensing and permitting process for purchasing, possessing, and carrying different types of firearms, including creating a new "long gun permit" for certain long guns. - Increasing penalties for unlawful possession, transfer, and use of firearms. - Requiring firearms safety training and certification for new firearms license and permit applicants. - Enhancing the data collection and reporting requirements related to firearms and firearm violence. - Establishing new commissions to study emerging firearm technologies and the state's funding structure for violence prevention services. The bill aims to modernize and strengthen Massachusetts' firearm laws to improve public safety and reduce gun violence.

House Committee on Ways and Means (House)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4135