87 total bills, 37 anti-gun bills,
20 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Massachusetts Firearm Legislation
87 total bills, 37 anti-gun bills,
20 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Massachusetts carries over legislation from odd-numbered years to even numbered years without exception
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. 27) as relates to requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4722
Last Action Date: May 20, 2020
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 H5081
Last Action Date: November 12, 2020
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 H5081
Last Action Date: November 12, 2020
Title: Ensuring the enforcement of mandatory minimums for firearm related crimes
Description: Relative to the enforcement of mandatory minimum sentences for firearm related crimes. The Judiciary.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5081
Last Action Date: November 12, 2020
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 H5081
Last Action Date: November 12, 2020
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 a study order, see H5081
Last Action Date: November 12, 2020
Title: To increase penalties for shooting a firearm while released on bail
Description: Relative to the penalties for shooting a firearm while released on bail. The Judiciary.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5081
Last Action Date: November 12, 2020
Title: Concerning the protection of persons from domestic violence
Description: Relative to the powers of police during domestic violence situations. The Judiciary.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5081
Last Action Date: November 12, 2020
Title: To secure property rights and to deter criminal activity
Description: Relative to criminal forfeiture of property. The Judiciary.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5081
Last Action Date: November 12, 2020
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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Last Action Date: February 6, 2020
Title: Relative to school safety
Description: Relative to firearms on school property. The Judiciary.
Last Action: Read second and ordered to a third reading
Last Action Date: February 10, 2020
Title: To prevent gun violence
Description: Relative to screening certain patients for the presence of firearms in the home. Public Health.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H4449
Last Action Date: February 24, 2020
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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Last Action Date: February 24, 2020
Title: Relative to imitation firearms
Description: Relative to imitation firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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: February 24, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Relative to firearms licensing duration and fees
Description: Relative to firearms licensing duration and fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Relative to firearms storage
Description: Relative to the storage of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Permitting the sale and possession of nonlethal electronic control weapons for defensive purposes
Description: Relative to the sale and possession of nonlethal electronic control weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Relative to non-resident firearm licensing
Description: Relative to non-resident firearm licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Read second and ordered to a third reading
Last Action Date: March 2, 2020
Title: Relative to the transportation of illegal firearms
Description: Relative to the transportation of 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: February 24, 2020
Title: To refund rejected firearms license applicants
Description: Relative to providing for refunds to rejected firearms license applicants. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: To clarify the definition of a "violent crime" in Chapter 140
Description: For legislation to clarify the definition of violent crimes in the law relative to firearm sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Last Action Date: February 24, 2020
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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Last Action Date: February 24, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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: February 24, 2020
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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Last Action Date: February 24, 2020
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. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Establishing a smart gun technology task force
Description: For legislation to establish a task force to review the feasibility of “smart gun” technology. 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: February 24, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Relative to fair licensing
Description: Relative to the licensing of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Relative to expanding the fee exemption for renewing a license to carry to include veterans
Description: For legislation to exempt veterans from paying renewal fees for a license to carry 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: February 24, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Relative to previously licensed gun owners
Description: Relative to previously licensed gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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 H4722
Last Action Date: May 20, 2020
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 H5081
Last Action Date: November 12, 2020
Title: To curtail gang activity and witness intimidation
Description: For legislation to curtail gang activity and witness intimidation by the establishment of municipal judicial safety zones. The Judiciary.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5081
Last Action Date: November 12, 2020
Title: To enhance courthouse security
Description: Relative to the penalty for carrying firearms into courthouses. The Judiciary.
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Last Action Date: February 13, 2020
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 H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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: February 24, 2020
Title: Relative to firearm purchases
Description: Relative to the purchase of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Relative to firearm sales
Description: Relative to the sale of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Relative to firearm reporting procedures
Description: Relative to reporting procedures for firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Relative to firearm licensing
Description: Relative to firearms licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
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: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Last Action Date: February 24, 2020
Title: Relative to firearms
Description: Relative to the purchase of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5117
Last Action Date: November 10, 2020
Title: Study Order
Description: Relative to 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: November 12, 2020
Title: Relative to outdoor heritage
Description: For legislation relative to outdoor heritage. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S2501
Last Action Date: March 19, 2020
Title: Relative to the enactment of the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction
Description: For legislation relative to the enactment of the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction. The Judiciary.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2496
Last Action Date: February 3, 2020
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 S2496
Last Action Date: February 3, 2020
Title: Relative to restoration of rights
Description: For legislation relative to restoration of rights. The Judiciary.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2496
Last Action Date: February 3, 2020
Title: Prohibiting gunfire directed at dwelling houses
Description: For legislation to prohibit gunfire directed at dwelling houses. The Judiciary.
Last Action: Accompanied H1523
Last Action Date: February 6, 2020
Title: To enhance courthouse security
Description: For legislation to enhance courthouse security. The Judiciary.
Last Action: Accompanied H3567
Last Action Date: February 13, 2020
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 S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
Title: Relative to 3D printed weapons and “ghost guns”
Description: For legislation relative to 3D printed weapons and “ghost guns”. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S2649
Last Action Date: April 23, 2020
Title: Establishing an institute within the Department of Public Health
Description: For legislation to establish an 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 Senate Ways and Means
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Relative to the possession of self-defense spray
Description: For legislation relative to the possession of self-defense spray. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
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 S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
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: June 1, 2020
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 S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
Title: To ensure timely firearms license processing
Description: For legislation to ensure timely firearms license processing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
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 S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
Title: Further regulating the issuance of firearms identification cards
Description: For legislation to regulate the issuance of firearms identification cards. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
Title: Relative to unlawful suppressors
Description: For legislation relative to suppressors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
Title: Relative to secured firearms on recreational vehicles
Description: For legislation relative to firearms and recreational vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
Last Action Date: June 4, 2020
Title: Relative to the lawful sale of handguns
Description: For legislation relative to the lawful sale of handguns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
Title: Relative to equitable firearm license fees
Description: For legislation relative to equitable firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
Title: Clarifying firearms oversight
Description: For legislation to clarify firearms oversight. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
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 S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
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 S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
Title: Relative to non-resident firearm license fees
Description: For legislation relative to non-resident firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
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; penalty
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 S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
Title: Relative to equitable firearm license fees
Description: Relative to firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
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: Accompanied a study order, see S2565
Last Action Date: February 27, 2020
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. Higher Education.
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Last Action Date: June 8, 2020
Title: Relative to outdoor heritage
Description: For legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislation to authorize bow and arrow hunting on Sundays; and the petition of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to authorizing deer hunting on Sundays,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2501).
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Last Action Date: March 19, 2020
Title: Relative to 3D printed weapons and ghost guns
Description: For legislation relative to 3D printed weapons and “ghost guns”,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2649). (Senator Tran dissenting).
Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Last Action Date: April 23, 2020
