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This bill proposes an amendment to Section 131 of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws, specifically addressing the rights of medical marijuana patients regarding firearm licensing. The key provision prevents state authorities and licensing bodies from denying a firearms license (either a license to carry or a firearms identification card) to an otherwise qualified applicant solely because they are a lawful medical marijuana patient. Currently, such patients might face discrimination in obtaining firearms licenses due to their medical marijuana status. By adding this language, the bill aims to protect the Second Amendment rights of medical marijuana patients, ensuring they are not penalized or automatically disqualified from gun ownership simply because they legally use medical marijuana. This change would help prevent potential legal barriers that could infringe on the constitutional rights of individuals who use marijuana for medical purposes under state law.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1685