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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to protecting the rights of lawful gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 140 of Massachusetts law that would prohibit any county, municipality, township, or other local community entity within Massachusetts from creating, passing, or enforcing any local laws or regulations related to weapons, antique weapons, ammunition, or ammunition components. The proposed legislation aims to prevent local governments from implementing their own restrictions on gun ownership and related activities, effectively establishing a statewide standard that limits local jurisdictions' ability to create more stringent gun control measures. By preempting local regulations, the bill seeks to protect the rights of lawful gun owners and ensure consistent firearm-related rules across the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2681 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2681.pdf |
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