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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 the lawful sale of guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the existing laws regarding the lawful sale of handguns in Massachusetts. It seeks to exempt the sale of weapons, including firearms, from the regulations of Chapter 93A, which governs unfair and deceptive business practices. Additionally, it proposes to modify the conditions for licensed dealers under Section 123 of Chapter 140, including requirements for record-keeping, verifying firearm identification cards and licenses, and restrictions on selling certain types of firearms. The bill also grants law enforcement limited authority to inspect the records and inventory of licensed dealers to enforce these provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Donald Humason (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
James Miceli (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (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/H1310 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1310.pdf |
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