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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 repealing red flag laws. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to repeal "red flag laws," which are legal measures designed to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others. Specifically, it proposes to repeal several sections of an existing act (Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024) and parts of Massachusetts General Laws (Chapter 140), effectively eliminating provisions related to petitions, petitioners, and respondents involved in these firearm removal processes, as well as striking out entire sections that establish and govern these red flag laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) (on 04/23/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2620 | 03/12/2025 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2620.pdf | 03/12/2025 |
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