MA H2492

Bill

MA H2492

Relative to defensive electric devices

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the sale or possession of electrical weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill repeals Section 131J of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which previously regulated the sale or possession of electrical weapons, such as Tasers or stun guns. By repealing this section, the bill removes the existing restrictions on these types of defensive electric devices, potentially making them more accessible to the public.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (11)

Donnie Berthiaume (R), Kate Campanale (R), Paul Frost (R), Colleen Garry (D), Susan Gifford (R), Sheila Harrington (R), Steven Howitt (R), Donald Humason (R), Joe McKenna (R), John Velis (D), Jon Zlotnik (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4691 (on 07/05/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2492

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2492
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2492.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1249	Permitting the sale and possession of nonlethal electronic control weapons for defensive purposes	Accompanied a study order, see H4691	Similar To
H1267	Promoting responsible investment and the prevention of genocide	Accompanied a study order, see H4767	Similar To
H1284	Relative to weapon regulation	Accompanied a study order, see H4767	Similar To
H1285	Relative to the definition of assault weapons	Accompanied a study order, see H4767	Similar To
H1297	Relative to dangerous weapons	No further action taken	Similar To
H3264	Relative to electric current weapons	Accompanied a study order, see H4691	Similar To
H4691	Public safety	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H769	Permitting the purchase and possession of electronic control weapons by abused persons for defensive purposes	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H908	Prohibiting gunfire directed at dwelling houses	No further action taken	Similar To

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