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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to allow for the lawful sale of inert ammunition components from certain out-of-state vendors to lawfully licensed gun owners in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Section 23, to allow out-of-state companies to sell and deliver "inert ammunition components" to individuals in Massachusetts who are lawfully licensed to possess or purchase ammunition, without those out-of-state companies needing to be licensed in Massachusetts. "Inert components" are defined as items like cases, bullets, shot, and wads, which are parts of ammunition but not fully assembled cartridges. This sale and delivery can occur through common methods of interstate commerce, such as the internet or mail, but all deliveries, whether in person or by common carrier, must require the signature and photographic identification of the licensed recipient. This change aims to facilitate the lawful sale of these specific ammunition parts to licensed gun owners in the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Angelo D'Emilia (R)*,
Leah Allen (R),
Josh Cutler (D),
Stephen DiNatale (D),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Kevin Kuros (R),
James Miceli (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Dave Vieira (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
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/H2120 | 03/12/2015 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2120.pdf | 03/12/2015 |
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