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2019-2020 Proposed Massachusetts Legislation | |||
Posted February 26th, 2019 06:01 pm | |||
This thread will be updated on a regular basis when new bills come in for Massachusetts. |
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Posted March 4th, 2019 02:56 pm | |||
H1515 would allow police to seize firearms if they have probable cause for a domestic violence case H2244 would prohibit the public pension program from investing in any firearm related company H2045 would create taxpayer funding annual gun violence reports H1410 would legalize suppressors H2077 would allow police to seize vehicles that contain 'illegal' firearms H2091 would require at least 5 hours of live fire training to be eligible to get a firearms license H2005 would set up a program to screen patients to see who has firearms H2144 would clarify law regarding firearm transportation to protect those who are delayed while traveling H2151 would clarify that firearms obtained through the Civilian Marksmanship Program are transferable H2093 would require liability insurance for anyone that owns a firearm H2117 would create a smart gun tax force to see if the technology is feasible H2092 is a universal background check bill H2095 would clarify the states large capacity magazine ban H1350 would clarify self defense and stand your ground laws H2122 would preempt local governments from creating firearm laws H2094 would clarify the crime of selling a firearm not on the 'approved' firearm list H2096 would outlaw 'ghost guns' and 3D printed guns H2097 would require firearms to have micro-stamping technology H2039 would require police to submit information to the national trace database whenever a firearm of casing is found H2040 would outlaw realistic looking imitation firearms H2044 would make anyone who has a firearm lost or stolen and fails to report it civilly liable if it is used in a crime H1381 would require firearms to be seized from anyone under a temporary or emergency protection order H2050 would make firearm licenses good for life H2080 would require the state to refund any firearm license fees if the application is denied H2131 would make the state a shall issue state S1368 would create a taxpayer funded firearm violence institute S863 would require new firearms to be equipped with microstamping technology S1361 would outlaw 'ghost guns' and 3D printed firearms S1387 would add a 4.75% tax to all firearm, ammunition and firearm accessories to fund a 'firearms violence trust fund' S1420 would clarify regulations on firearm dealers S1434 would lower the fee for firearm licenses S1417 would legalize suppressor ownership S1360 would require all firearm owners to have a liability insurance policy S1395 would provide a refund to anyone whose firearm license isn't processed in 40 days S1421 would add language to current law prohibiting local governments from enacting firearm laws S1422 would revoke the firearm license of anyone that moves and does not inform the state S927 would allow for the restoration of rights for convicted felons after 10 years with no repeat offense as long as the conviction didn't include the use of a firearm S1369 would remove restrictions on self defense spray S1423 would clarify current law to state that out of state manufactures of ammunition do not have to register with the state and may sell ammunition within the state S1389 is a one gun a month bill S1404 would prohibit the confiscation of firearms during a state of emergency S1413 would provide an exemption for minors between 12 and 17 to use a shotgun during special youth hunts S999 would prohibit carrying firearms in court facilities |
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Posted March 11th, 2019 11:29 am | |||
H3576 would require gun owners to submit a yearly sworn affidavit declaring if they have lost or a had a firearm stolen H3567 would make it a crime to carry a firearm in a courthouse H3577 would use taxpayer money to create a 'firearm violence institute' within the department of health |
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Posted May 22nd, 2019 03:36 pm | |||
H3780 would limit sales of firearms to one a month H3781 would create a ten day waiting period on firearm sales H3783 would require gun owners to take their firearms in for inspection once a year H3782 would require gun dealers to contact state police for every firearm sold to have them test fire it, photograph it and prepare a ballistics report on it |
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Posted June 3rd, 2019 01:16 pm | |||
H3843 is a 'ghost gun' bill |
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Posted June 27th, 2019 01:09 pm | |||
H3927 would make straw purchases 'more illegal' |
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Posted December 16th, 2019 11:49 am | |||
S2431 would allow for the issuance of firearms to college safety officers |
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Posted May 13th, 2020 12:34 pm | |||
S2649 is a 'ghost gun' bill |
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2019-2020 Proposed Massachusetts Legislation |