Bill > H1650

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 269 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that prohibits the manufacture of assault weapons and large capacity feeding devices within the commonwealth. Specifically, the bill makes it illegal for any person to manufacture, either partially or completely, these types of firearms and ammunition devices as defined in section 121 of chapter 140. The prohibition contains a narrow exception for licensed manufacturers who produce weapons or devices exclusively for sale to authorized law enforcement or military agencies in Massachusetts, other states, the United States, or foreign governments approved by the U.S. State Department. Violations of this prohibition would result in significant penalties, including a fine ranging from $1,000 to $1,000,000, imprisonment for a period of one to ten years, or both. The bill aims to reduce the availability of potentially dangerous firearms by restricting their local manufacture, with the ultimate goal of preventing mass shootings and improving public safety.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1650