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MA H2149

MA H2149
Relative to senior gun owner equity


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the renewal fee for firearm identification cards for persons over the age of 64. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing law regarding firearm identification cards, specifically for individuals over the age of 64. The key provision is that for these senior gun owners, the renewal fee for their firearm identification card will be prorated. Instead of paying the full renewal fee, they will pay a reduced amount calculated by dividing the standard renewal fee by six and then multiplying that by the number of years remaining until they reach an age where renewal fees are no longer required. This change aims to provide financial equity for older gun owners by adjusting the renewal cost based on their age and proximity to potential exemption from future fees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4611 (on 09/15/2016)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2149 03/12/2015
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2149.pdf 03/12/2015
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