Bill > H4139

This bill modernizes firearm laws in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Establishing a real-time electronic firearms registration system and requiring serialization of all firearms. - Expanding the types of people who can petition for extreme risk protection orders to remove firearms from individuals deemed dangerous. - Creating a new community violence prevention services program under Medicaid. - Updating definitions and regulations around various firearm types like "assault-style firearms" and "large capacity feeding devices." - Enhancing background check and safety training requirements for firearms licensees. - Establishing new restrictions on firearm storage, transport, and possession in certain locations. - Increasing penalties for various firearm-related offenses. The bill aims to modernize and strengthen firearm regulations in the state, with a focus on enhancing public safety, limiting access by prohibited individuals, and addressing gun violence and suicide.

House Committee on Ways and Means (House)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4139