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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to enact the following provisions related to firearms: (1) provide that stealing a firearm of any value constitutes grand larceny; (2) increase the penalties for second or subsequent offenses of firearms possession by prohibited persons; (3) prohibit the possession of firearms by persons who have been found by a court to pose a danger of harm to themselves or others as the result of a mental illness; (4) H.606 prohibit the possession of machine guns and rapid fire devices that permit a weapon to function as or mimic a machine gun; and (5) permit firearms industry members to be held liable for damages in public nuisance lawsuits.
AI Summary
This bill proposes several changes to firearm laws, including making the theft of any firearm a grand larceny offense, regardless of its value, and increasing penalties for repeat offenders who are prohibited from possessing firearms. It also expands the prohibition on firearm possession to include individuals who have been legally determined by a court to pose a danger to themselves or others due to mental illness. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the possession of machine guns and rapid-fire devices that can mimic machine gun functionality, and it allows members of the firearms industry to be held liable for damages in lawsuits related to public nuisance.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Angela Arsenault (D)*,
Doug Bishop (D),
Scott Campbell (D),
Ela Chapin (D),
Esme Cole (D),
Karen Dolan (D),
Rey Garofano (D),
Leslie Goldman (D),
Edye Graning (D),
Troy Headrick (D),
Rebecca Holcombe (D),
Kathleen James (D),
Emilie Krasnow (D),
Martin LaLonde (D),
Kate McCann (D),
Mike Mrowicki (D),
Herb Olson (D),
Gayle Pezzo (D),
Phil Pouech (D),
Larry Satcowitz (D),
Robin Scheu (D),
Amy Sheldon (D),
Trevor Squirrell (D),
Mary-Katherine Stone (D),
Chea Waters Evans (D),
Last Action
House Committee on Judiciary Hearing (09:00:00 5/7/2026 Room 30) (on 05/07/2026)
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