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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the lawful sale of handguns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law governing the sale of handguns in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1) exempting the sale of weapons from certain rules and regulations under Chapter 93A, 2) requiring licensed dealers to submit records of all firearm sales, rentals, and leases to the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, and 3) imposing additional conditions on licensed dealers, such as verifying the validity of firearm identification cards and licenses before a sale, and prohibiting the sale of certain types of firearms prone to rapid or unintended firing. The bill also allows licensed dealers to sell firearms at gun shows and collectors' club meetings, provided they comply with federal laws and regulations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
William Crocker (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Donald Humason (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
James Miceli (D),
Dave Muradian (R),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Todd Smola (R),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2292 (on 02/07/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1322 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1322.pdf |
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