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MA H2716

MA H2716
To repeal expanded firearms bans


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to repeal expanded firearms bans. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to repeal and modify several sections of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 related to firearms regulations. Specifically, the bill completely repeals Section 16 and Section 71 of the original act, which likely contained specific firearms restrictions. In Section 22, the bill removes subsection (iv) from the definition of "Large capacity firearm" in section 121, potentially narrowing the definition of what constitutes a large capacity firearm. Additionally, in Section 49, the bill strikes subsection 131(a), which may have imposed certain limitations or requirements on firearm ownership or use. While the precise details of the original restrictions are not provided in this bill text, the overall intent appears to be reducing or rolling back expanded firearms bans that were previously enacted, potentially making firearm regulations less stringent.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time (on 10/31/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2716
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2716.pdf
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