84 total bills, 56 anti-gun bills,
12 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Massachusetts Firearm Legislation
84 total bills, 56 anti-gun bills,
12 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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Title: Modernizing firearm laws
Description: Modernizing firearm laws
Last Action: Published as amended, see H4139
Last Action Date: October 18, 2023
Title: Modernizing firearm laws
Description: Modernizing firearm laws
Last Action: Accompanied H4885
Last Action Date: July 18, 2024
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: Enacted and laid before the Governor
Last Action Date: December 19, 2024
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
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
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
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
Title: Study Order
Description: Relativerelative to firearms and weapons
Last Action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules
Last Action Date: August 15, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Title: Similar Bills
Description: Similar Bills
Last Action: See H4139
Last Action Date: February 1, 2024
Title: Site Information & Links
Description: Site Information & Links
Last Action: See H4139
Last Action Date: February 1, 2024
