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MA H3578
Making firearm owners civilly liable for damage caused by lost or stolen firearms
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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 making firearm owners civilly liable for damages caused by lost or stolen firearms. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to hold firearm owners civilly liable for any damages caused by their lost or stolen firearms that are later used in the commission of a crime. The key provision is that owners will be liable unless they report the loss or theft to the relevant authorities within 24 hours of becoming aware of it. This law seeks to incentivize firearm owners to be more responsible in securing their weapons and promptly reporting any incidents of loss or theft, in order to prevent those firearms from being used illegally.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Rady Mom (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/H3578 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3578.pdf |
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