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78 total bills, 52 anti-gun bills,
12 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

H1454

Title: Relative to firearm safety and harassment prevention orders

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

Last Action: Hearing scheduled for 09/07/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Last Action Date: August 30, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

H1496

Title: Relative to noise reduction devices

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

Last Action: Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Last Action Date: June 6, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

H1568

Title: To increase the safety of courthouses

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

Last Action: Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Last Action Date: June 6, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

H1592

Title: Establishing a self-defense exception

Description: Relative to establishing a self-defense exception in the interception of wire and oral communications. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Hearing scheduled for 11/21/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Last Action Date: November 15, 2023

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H1619

Title: Increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms

Description: Relative to increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Last Action Date: June 6, 2023

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H1681

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: Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Last Action Date: June 6, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

H2305

Title: Relative to firearms in certain public buildings

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2306

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

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H2307

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2308

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2309

Title: Relative to the reckless discharge of firearms

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2311

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

Description: By Representative 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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2312

Title: Relative to ghost guns

Description: Relative to 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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an pro-gun bill

H2328

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an pro-gun bill

H2332

Title: Relative to electronic defensive devices

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2334

Title: Relative to tracking, tracing and stopping illegal firearms

Description: Relative to tracking, tracing and stopping illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

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H2345

Title: Relative to the Civilian Marksmanship Program

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2358

Title: Updating the Massachusetts assault weapons ban

Description: Relative to the assault weapons ban. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2359

Title: To prohibit carrying firearms in sensitive places

Description: For legislation to prohibit carrying firearms in certain sensitive places. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2360

Title: Relative to 3D printed guns and ghost guns

Description: Relative to 3D printed weapons and ghost guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2361

Title: Banning semi-automatic firearms

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2362

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2363

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2364

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2365

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2366

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2367

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2368

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

Description: For legislation to further regulate illegal trafficking and gun violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2369

Title: To raise the age for possession of a firearm

Description: For legislation to raise the age for possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2370

Title: To close gun dealer loopholes

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

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H2375

Title: Relative to access to constitutional rights

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an pro-gun bill

H2376

Title: Relative to change of address for firearm licensing

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2380

Title: Relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice

Description: Relative to firearm industry accountability and access to justice by allowing for civil actions by victims of gun violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

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H2382

Title: Relative to firearm dealer licensing

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2385

Title: Establishing a smart gun technology task force

Description: Relative to establishing a smart gun technology task force. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an pro-gun bill

H2391

Title: Relative to Constitutional rights

Description: Relative to protecting the rights of lawful gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an pro-gun bill

H2392

Title: Relative to the return of firearms

Description: Relative to the return of firearms stored at private businesses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2399

Title: Relative to a voluntary do-not-sell list for firearms purchases

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

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H2402

Title: Relative to the lawful sale of handguns

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2403

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an pro-gun bill

H2410

Title: Relative to firearm licensing modernization and accountability

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

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2420

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: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H2503

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: Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Last Action Date: June 2, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

H2591

Title: Requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms

Description: Relative to requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.

Last Action: Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Last Action Date: June 2, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

H2771

Title: Establishing an excise tax on guns and ammunition

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

Last Action: Hearing scheduled for 09/12/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

Last Action Date: September 6, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

H2814

Title: Relative to smart gun technology tax incentive program

Description: For legislation to create a commission (including members of the General Court) to review and approve claims for a smart gun technology tax incentive program. Revenue.

Last Action: Hearing scheduled for 05/16/2023 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in A-1

Last Action Date: May 11, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

H3863

Title: Relative to the dangerous release of personal civil rights information

Description: Relative to the maintenance of records on the transfer of firearms, rifles, shotguns, machine guns and ammunition. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H3897

Title: Relative to assault weapons

Description: By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition of Mindy Domb that the Department of State Police be authorized to establish a voluntary assault weapon buyback program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Senate concurred

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

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H4103

Title: To ensure the responsible use of advanced robotic technologies

Description: Relative to the responsible use of certain advanced robotic technologies. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: February 5, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H4135

Title: Modernizing firearm laws

Description: Modernizing firearm laws

Last Action: Published as amended, see H4139

Last Action Date: October 18, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

H4139

Title: Modernizing firearm laws

Description: Modernizing firearm laws

Last Action: Committee of conference appointed (Creem-Lovely-Tarr), in concurrence

Last Action Date: February 29, 2024

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H4200

Title: To prohibit hunting on property owned by the Department of Correction and located at 28A Union turnpike in the town of Concord

Description: For legislation to regulate hunting on certain property owned by the Department of Correction in the town of Concord. Environment and Natural Resources.

Last Action: Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

Last Action Date: February 26, 2024

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S305

Title: To promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students

Description: For legislation to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students. Education.

Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S2663

Last Action Date: March 21, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S500

Title: Relative to outdoor heritage

Description: For legislation relative to outdoor heritage. Environment and Natural Resources.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2649

Last Action Date: February 15, 2024

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S1015

Title: Prohibiting gunfire directed at dwelling houses

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

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2612

Last Action Date: February 8, 2024

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S1051

Title: To reform the hate crime statutes

Description: For legislation to reform the hate crime statutes. The Judiciary.

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2976

Last Action Date: July 5, 2022

this is an anti-gun bill

S1071

Title: To enhance courthouse security

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

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2612

Last Action Date: February 8, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1476

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: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1491

Title: Relative to preventing illegal trafficking of firearms

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

Last Action: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1492

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: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1495

Title: Relative to firearms and firearms violence

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

Last Action: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1496

Title: Relative to ghost guns

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

Last Action: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1500

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: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1508

Title: To strengthen gun control

Description: For legislation to strengthen gun control. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1509

Title: Relative to 3D printed guns and ghost guns

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

Last Action: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an pro-gun bill

S1513

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: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

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S1514

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: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an pro-gun bill

S1515

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: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an pro-gun bill

S1516

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: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1529

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. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last Action: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1536

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: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1543

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: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1560

Title: Relative to silencers

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

Last Action: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1566

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: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1575

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: Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence

Last Action Date: March 25, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S1690

Title: Requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms

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

Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2610

Last Action Date: February 8, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

S2572

Title: Similar Bills

Description: Similar Bills

Last Action: See H4139

Last Action Date: February 1, 2024

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S2584

Title: Site Information & Links

Description: Site Information & Links

Last Action: See H4139

Last Action Date: February 1, 2024

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