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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 penalties for the possession of silencers or firearm noise reduction devices. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to impose penalties for the possession of firearm suppressors or noise reduction devices. The bill defines "firearm suppressor" or "firearm noise reduction device" to mean any device that muffles or diminishes the report of a portable firearm, including any combination of parts designed or intended for such use. The bill sets a punishment of up to 10 years in state prison or 2.5 years in a jail or house of correction for prohibited persons, those committing violent crimes or felonies, those committing crimes of violence against family members, or those engaged in the sale or possession of controlled substances who are found in possession of such devices.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Paul Frost (R)*,
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Peter Durant (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Paul Heroux (D),
Donald Humason (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
James Miceli (D),
Todd Smola (R),
John Velis (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H789 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H789.pdf |
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