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84 total bills, 56 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4517

Last Action Date: June 5, 2024

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: Accompanied a study order, see H4517

Last Action Date: June 5, 2024

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: Accompanied a study order, see H4517

Last Action Date: June 5, 2024

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: Accompanied a study order, see H4517

Last Action Date: June 5, 2024

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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: Accompanied a study order, see H4517

Last Action Date: June 5, 2024

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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: Accompanied a study order, see H4517

Last Action Date: June 5, 2024

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: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Last Action Date: May 28, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4900

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 15, 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: Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading

Last Action Date: July 8, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4900

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4900

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 16, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4900

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4900

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 20, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4900

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 20, 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: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Last Action Date: June 3, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 22, 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: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Last Action Date: June 20, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 22, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 22, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 22, 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: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Last Action Date: June 20, 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: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Last Action Date: June 20, 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: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Last Action Date: June 20, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 22, 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: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Last Action Date: June 20, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 22, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4900

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4900

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading

Last Action Date: July 8, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4903

Last Action Date: August 26, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 22, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4900

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4903

Last Action Date: August 26, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: June 17, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4900

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4900

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: June 17, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: June 17, 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: Accompanied a study order, see H4518

Last Action Date: April 4, 2024

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: Accompanied a study order, see H4518

Last Action Date: April 4, 2024

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: Accompanied a study order, see H4725

Last Action Date: June 17, 2024

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: Accompanied a study order, see H4720

Last Action Date: June 12, 2024

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: Accompanied a study order, see H4902

Last Action Date: August 15, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Last Action Date: June 17, 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: Accompanied a new draft, see H4832

Last Action Date: July 10, 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: Accompanied H4885

Last Action Date: July 18, 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

this is an anti-gun bill

H4517

Title: Study Order

Description: Relative to authorizing the committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain House documents concerning criminal offenses, civil liability, child welfare, the justice system, public safety, drugs offenses, assault and other judiciary issues

Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules

Last Action Date: June 5, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H4671

Title: Honoring, empowering, and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans

Description: Honoring, empowering, and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans

Last Action: Reported by H4976

Last Action Date: August 1, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H4832

Title: Relative to civil rights and technology

Description: Relative to civil rights and technology

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

Last Action Date: July 10, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

H4885

Title: Modernizing firearm laws

Description: The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment (striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text contained in Senate document numbered 2584; and striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title: “An Act to sensibly address firearm violence through effective reform”) of the House Bill modernizing firearm laws (House, No. 4139), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4885). July 17, 2024.

Last Action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024

Last Action Date: July 25, 2024

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H4900

Title: Study Order

Description: Relativerelative to firearms and weapons

Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules

Last Action Date: August 15, 2024

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H4903

Title: Study Order

Description: Relativerelative to firearms and firearm dealer licensing

Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules

Last Action Date: August 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: Accompanied a study order, see S2775

Last Action Date: May 13, 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: Accompanied a study order, see S2775

Last Action Date: May 13, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 16, 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: Accompanied a study order, see S2775

Last Action Date: May 13, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: July 24, 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: Accompanied a study order, see S2877

Last Action Date: July 19, 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: Accompanied a study order, see S2877

Last Action Date: July 19, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: July 24, 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: Accompanied a study order, see S2780

Last Action Date: May 13, 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: Accompanied a study order, see S2780

Last Action Date: May 13, 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: Accompanied a study order, see S2780

Last Action Date: May 13, 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: Accompanied a study order, see S2780

Last Action Date: May 13, 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: Accompanied a study order, see S2877

Last Action Date: July 19, 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: Accompanied a study order, see S2775

Last Action Date: May 13, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: July 24, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 28, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 30, 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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Last Action Date: May 30, 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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