H 1454 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to firearm safety and harassment prevention orders

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require courts to order the immediate suspension of firearm licenses and the surrender of all guns and ammunition when a harassment prevention order is issued or extended. It applies specifically to defendants who have been found to pose an immediate danger of harassment, ensuring law enforcement takes possession of these items to prevent potential harm. The legislation also mandates that courts report these orders to the state's criminal justice information system and provides a process for defendants to request a quick review if they claim a firearm is needed for their job. Violating these surrender orders could result in fines or imprisonment, while the law allows surrendered weapons to be handled only by licensed dealers.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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