Bill > S1686

This bill proposes to modify Massachusetts firearm licensing regulations by removing punitive language related to address change notifications. Specifically, the bill eliminates provisions in two sections of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140 (sections 129B and 131) that previously stated that failure to notify authorities of an address change would be grounds for revoking or suspending a firearm license or Firearms Identification Card (FID). By removing these passages, the bill reduces the potential administrative penalties for gun owners who might inadvertently or unintentionally fail to update their address with licensing authorities. The change suggests a less stringent approach to address change requirements, potentially making the licensing process more flexible for gun owners while still maintaining the underlying requirement to inform authorities of address changes.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1686