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84 total bills, 37 anti-gun bills,
13 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Massachusetts Firearm Legislation

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note: Massachusetts carries over legislation from odd-numbered years to even numbered years without exception

this is an anti-gun bill

H25

Title: Legislative recommendations of the Office of the State Treasurer

Description: Legislative recommendations of the Office of the State Treasurer

Last Action: Placed on file

Last Action Date: August 6, 2021

this is an anti-gun bill

H43

Title: Requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms

Description: So much of the recommendations of the Department of the State Treasurer (House, No. 25) as relates to requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5206

Last Action Date: September 12, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H132

Title: Establishing a smart gun technology task force

Description: For legislation to establish a task force to review the feasibility of “smart gun” technology. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: March 3, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

H1468

Title: Relative to the common defense

Description: Relative to killing or injuring a person in self defense or defense of others. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4844

Last Action Date: June 9, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H1529

Title: Relative to firearm safety and harassment prevention orders

Description: Relative to firearm safety and harassment prevention orders. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: February 22, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

H1570

Title: Relative to noise reduction devices

Description: Relative to penalties for the possession of silencers or firearm noise reduction devices. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4844

Last Action Date: June 9, 2022

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H1662

Title: Increasing penalties for discharging a firearm into a dwelling, residence, or structure where persons reside

Description: Relative to penalties for discharging firearms in residential dwellings. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied H1803

Last Action Date: February 28, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H1734

Title: To prevent illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth

Description: For legislation to further regulate illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4844

Last Action Date: June 9, 2022

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H1803

Title: Prohibiting gunfire directed at dwelling houses

Description: Relative to the penalties for using weapons with intent to strike dwelling houses. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Last Action Date: May 31, 2022

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H1865

Title: To increase penalties for shooting a firearm while on release

Description: Relative to the penalties for shooting a firearm while released on bail. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4844

Last Action Date: June 9, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H1894

Title: To increase the safety of courthouses

Description: For legislation to increase the safety of courthouses. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5205

Last Action Date: September 1, 2022

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H2404

Title: To prevent gun violence

Description: Relative to screening certain patients for the presence of firearms in the home. Public Health.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: March 21, 2022

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H2423

Title: Relative to firearm licensing

Description: Relative to licenses to carry or possess firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

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H2435

Title: Authorizing the voluntary disavowal of eligibility to purchase a firearm

Description: By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition of Marjorie C. Decker that the commissioner of Criminal Justice Services be authorized to establish a list of persons who disavow eligibility to purchase firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2436

Title: Making firearm owners civilly liable for damage caused by lost or stolen firearms

Description: Relative to making firearm owners civilly liable for damage caused by lost or stolen firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

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H2437

Title: Relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis

Description: Relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2438

Title: Requiring licensed gun owners to submit a yearly affidavit

Description: For legislation to require licensed gun owners to submit yearly affidavits. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2439

Title: Relative to ghost guns

Description: Relative prohibiting ghost guns, so-called, that allow gun pieces to be legally purchased or made to create firearms that lack serial numbers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4869

Last Action Date: June 15, 2022

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H2444

Title: Relative to the lawful sale of ammunition

Description: For legislation to allow for the lawful sale of inert ammunition components from certain out-of-state vendors to lawfully licensed gun owners in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

H2463

Title: Relative to firearm licensing renewals during a state of emergency

Description: Relative to firearm licensing renewals during a state of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

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H2466

Title: Relative to electronic defensive devices

Description: Relative to the defensive use of certain electronic devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

H2473

Title: Relative to non-resident firearm licensing

Description: Relative to non-resident firearm licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2486

Title: Requiring live fire practice for a firearms license

Description: For legislation to require that firearms safety courses provide live fire practice for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading

Last Action Date: May 17, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2487

Title: To require liability insurance for gun ownership

Description: For legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

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H2488

Title: To clarify the prosecution of illegal guns

Description: Relative to prosecution for the sale of illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2489

Title: To close the large capacity magazine loophole

Description: Relative to the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition gun feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: June 28, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2490

Title: Establishing an institute within the Department of Public Health

Description: For legislation to establish a firearm violence institute within the Department of Public Health. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2491

Title: Relative to 3D printed weapons and “ghost guns”

Description: Relative to 3D printed weapons and “ghost guns”, so-called. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4869

Last Action Date: June 15, 2022

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H2499

Title: Relative to change of address for firearm licensing

Description: Relative to firearm licensing requirements. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

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H2500

Title: Relative to access to constitutional rights

Description: Relative to the issuance of licenses for firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

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H2501

Title: Establishing a commission on firearm licensing in the Commonwealth

Description: For legislation to establish a special commission to study the firearms licensing process. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2505

Title: Relative to firearms in certain public buildings

Description: Relative to firearms in certain public buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading

Last Action Date: May 17, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

H2512

Title: Relative to constitutional rights

Description: Relative to the ownership, use, possession, transfer, purchase, receipt or transportation of weapons, antique weapons, ammunition or ammunition components. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2520

Title: Relative to addressing disparities in gun violence and mortality

Description: For legislation to establish a multi-agency illicit firearms task force to coordinating efforts to combat illicit firearm distribution, sales and possession. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

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H2521

Title: Relative to fair licensing

Description: Relative to the licensing of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

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H2522

Title: Relative to the lawful sale of handguns

Description: Relative to the lawful sale of guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

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H2523

Title: Relative to firearms and recreational vehicles

Description: Relative to carrying a firearm while on a recreational vehicle. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

H2526

Title: Preserving Second Amendment rights for medical marijuana patients

Description: Relative to licenses to carry firearms or the possession of firearm identification cards for holders of medical marijuana patient licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

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H2527

Title: Relative to criminal manufacture and possession of certain weapons

Description: Relative to criminal manufacture and possession of certain weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading

Last Action Date: May 17, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2530

Title: Relative to silencers

Description: Relative to silencers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading

Last Action Date: May 17, 2022

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H2533

Title: Concerning the reporting of information relating to certain firearms

Description: Relative to the reporting of information relating to certain firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

H2536

Title: Relative to firearm owners protection

Description: Relative to transporting, shipping, or receiving weapons by non-residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

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H2542

Title: Relative to the Civilian Marksmanship Program

Description: Relative to firearms furnished through the civilian marksmanship program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2635

Title: Requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms

Description: For legislation to require the public pension fund to divest from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4960

Last Action Date: July 5, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H2874

Title: Establishing an excise tax on guns and ammunition

Description: For legislation to establish an excise tax on guns and ammunition. Revenue.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5043

Last Action Date: August 29, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H3729

Title: Relative to universal background checks for private gun sales

Description: Relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading

Last Action Date: May 17, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H3846

Title: Relative to a voluntary do not sell firearms list

Description: Relative to establishing a voluntary do not sell firearms list. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5190

Last Action Date: September 8, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H3847

Title: Prohibiting interstate trafficking of illegal firearms

Description: Relative to prohibiting interstate trafficking of illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4926

Last Action Date: June 28, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H4038

Title: Banning semi-automatic firearms

Description: Relative to banning semi-automatic firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Last Action Date: June 28, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H4236

Title: Providing for an audit of gun violence prevention and intervention funding

Description: For legislation to provide for an audit and an investigation by a special commission concerning gun violence prevention and intervention funding. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 12, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H4303

Title: To stop mass shootings

Description: For legislation to further regulate the manufacturing of assault weapons and large capacity feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5205

Last Action Date: September 1, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H4869

Title: Relative to 3D printed guns and ghost guns

Description: Relative to 3D printed guns and ghost guns

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: June 15, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H4891

Title: Addressing barriers to care for mental health

Description: Text of an amendment, recommended by the committee on Ways and Means, to the Senate Bill addressing barriers to care for mental health (Senate, No. 2584), as further amended by the House. June 16, 2022.

Last Action: H4879, published as amended

Last Action Date: June 16, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H4926

Title: Relative to tracking, tracing and stopping illegal firearms

Description: Relative to tracking, tracing and stopping illegal firearms

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: June 28, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

H5076

Title: To improve and modernize the information technology systems and capacities of the judiciary

Description: House bill No. 5046, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. July 21, 2022.

Last Action: Reported, in part, by H5163

Last Action Date: August 1, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

H5163

Title: To improve and modernize the information technology systems and capacities of the judiciary

Description: The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill to improve and modernize the information technology systems and capacities of the judiciary (House, No. 5076), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5163) [Bond Issue: General Obligation Bonds: $165,000,000.00].

Last Action: For actions on the section returned with recommendations of amendments, see H5180 for section 54

Last Action Date: August 15, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

H5206

Title: Study Order

Description: Relative to authorizing the committee on Public Service to make an investigation and study of certain House documents concerning credible service, divestment, pensions, benefits and retirement.

Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules

Last Action Date: September 12, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

S942

Title: To prevent illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth

Description: For legislation to prevent illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2665

Last Action Date: February 7, 2022

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S1064

Title: Prohibiting gunfire directed at dwelling houses

Description: For legislation to prohibit gunfire directed at dwelling houses. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied H1803

Last Action Date: February 28, 2022

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S1104

Title: To enhance courthouse security

Description: For legislation to enhance courthouse security. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2665

Last Action Date: February 7, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

S1108

Title: Improving the quality of courthouse security

Description: For legislation to improve the quality of courthouse security. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2665

Last Action Date: February 7, 2022

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S1118

Title: Relative to the protection of police officers

Description: For legislation relative to the protection of police officers. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2665

Last Action Date: February 7, 2022

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S1130

Title: Protecting bank employees and customers

Description: For legislation relative to bank robberies and collection of fraudulent checks. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2665

Last Action Date: February 7, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

S1537

Title: To require liability insurance for gun ownership

Description: For legislation to require liability insurance for gun ownership. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2762

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

S1540

Title: Relative to 3-D printed weapons and “ghost guns”

Description: For legislation relative to 3D printed weapons and “ghost guns”. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: House concurred

Last Action Date: June 23, 2022

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S1561

Title: Relative to preventing illegal trafficking of firearms

Description: For legislation to prevent illegal trafficking of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2762

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

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S1562

Title: Relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis

Description: For legislation relative to crime gun data reporting and analysis. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

S1563

Title: Relative to firearms and firearms violence

Description: For legislation relative to firearms and firearms violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2762

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

S1568

Title: Relative to firearms in certain public buildings

Description: For legislation relative to firearms in certain public buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

S1581

Title: Prohibiting the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency

Description: For legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2762

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

S1583

Title: Preserving second amendment rights for medical marijuana patients

Description: For legislation to preserve second amendment rights for medical marijuana patients. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2762

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

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S1584

Title: Relative to the lawful sale of ammunition

Description: For legislation relative to the lawful sale of ammunition. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2762

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

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S1585

Title: Relative to change of address for firearm licensing

Description: For legislation relative to change of address for firearm licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2762

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

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S1588

Title: To ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff on the campuses of state colleges, community colleges and state universities

Description: For legislation to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff on the campuses of state colleges, community colleges and state universities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: March 21, 2022

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S1602

Title: Relative to the discharge of firearm, large capacity weapon, rifle, shotgun, sawed-off shotgun or machine gun without regard for the risk of harm

Description: For legislation relative to the discharge of firearms without regard for the risk of harm or penalty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2762

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

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S1614

Title: Relative to equitable firearm license fees

Description: For legislation relative to firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2762

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

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S1618

Title: Relative to public safety on private college and university campuses

Description: For legislation relative to public safety on private college and university campuses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: March 21, 2022

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S1624

Title: Establishing a commission on live-fire training

Description: For legislation to establish a commission on live-fire training. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: March 21, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

S1626

Title: Relative to silencers

Description: For legislation relative to silencers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: March 17, 2022

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S1633

Title: To prevent the illegal possession and illegal sale of firearms

Description: For legislation to prevent the illegal possession and illegal sale of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: July 7, 2022

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S2762

Title: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to firearms

Description: For legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislation relative to firearm license fees, reports the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2762).

Last Action: Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules

Last Action Date: March 21, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

S3087

Title: Site Information & Links

Description: Site Information & Links

Last Action: See H5076

Last Action Date: July 30, 2022

this is an pro-gun bill

S3089

Title: Site Information & Links

Description: Site Information & Links

Last Action: See H5076

Last Action Date: July 30, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

S3097

Title: Addressing barriers to care for mental health

Description: Addressing barriers to care for mental health

Last Action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022

Last Action Date: August 10, 2022

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