Bill > H1700

This bill modifies Section 10A of Chapter 269 of the Massachusetts General Laws to establish more specific penalties for possessing firearm suppressors (also known as silencers) under certain circumstances. The bill defines a firearm suppressor as any device designed to muffle or reduce the sound of a firearm, using the same definition as federal law. Under the new provisions, individuals can be punished with up to ten years in state prison or up to two and a half years in jail if they are: a prohibited person under existing firearms regulations, committing a violent crime or felony, committing a violent crime against a family member, or involved in controlled substance sales. This legislation aims to add stricter legal consequences for the possession of firearm noise reduction devices in contexts involving criminal activity, with the penalties varying based on the specific circumstances of the violation.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1700