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MA H3271

Establishing a smart gun technology task force


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a task force to review the feasibility of “smart gun” technology. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a task force to review the feasibility of "smart gun" technology in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The task force will examine how current firearm safety features compare to "smart gun" technology, which enables only authorized users to fire the weapon, as well as the availability, readiness, and effectiveness of such technology, and the costs, benefits, and drawbacks of implementing it in the Commonwealth. The task force must be formed and begin its work within 60 days of the bill's effective date, and it must report its findings to the state legislature within 365 days of the effective date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4767 (on 07/17/2018)

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