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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
Relative to laws, ordinances or regulations concerning to the lawful ownership, use, possession, transfer, purchase, receipt or transportation of weapons, antique weapons, ammunition or ammunition components. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill would amend Chapter 140 of Massachusetts law to prohibit any county, municipality, township, or other community entity within the Commonwealth from enacting, passing, or enforcing any law, ordinance, or regulation concerning the lawful ownership, use, possession, transfer, purchase, receipt, or transportation of weapons, antique weapons, ammunition, or ammunition components. The bill establishes that the right to keep and bear arms is an individual civil right that is presumed to exist in all matters regarding these activities unless expressly prohibited by the general laws of the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
James Miceli (D),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4767 (on 07/17/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1296 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1296.pdf |
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