MA H3610

Bill

Temporarily preventing firearm access for extremely dangerous or suicidal individuals

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
05/21/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition of Marjorie C. Decker and others further regulating conditions to carry firearms by certain at risk persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill temporarily prevents extremely dangerous or suicidal individuals from accessing firearms. The key provisions include: - Allowing family members or law enforcement to petition the court for an "extreme risk protection order" to prohibit someone from possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves or others. The court can issue an ex parte (emergency) order or a one-year order after a hearing. - Requiring the surrender of any firearms, licenses, and ammunition upon issuance of an order, with penalties for noncompliance. The orders are also reported to background check systems. - Allowing the respondent to request termination of the order annually and providing a process for the court to renew the order. - Establishing procedures for the courts and law enforcement to implement the law, including developing standardized forms and instructions. The bill is intended to provide a legal tool to temporarily restrict firearm access for individuals who are deemed dangerous, while preserving due process and the ability for the respondent to challenge the order.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (9)

Mike Connolly (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Dylan Fernandes (D), Carlos González (D), Kevin Honan (D), Kay Khan (D), Rady Mom (D), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

New draft substituted, see H4517 (on 05/21/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3610

(16 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3610
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3610.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3379	Relative to landscape sprinkler systems	No further action taken	Similar To
H4517	Relative to firearms	Published as amended, see H4539	Replaced by
H4539	Relative to firearms	Reported by H4670	Similar To
H4670	Relative to firearms	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 123 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
S1018	Relative to electrical panels and workplace safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2490	Similar To
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S1891	Regulating the location of pipelines	Accompanied a study order, see S2498	Similar To
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S2697	Similar Bills	See H4851	Similar To
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