An Act relative to the lawful sale of ammunition
This bill modifies Massachusetts law to allow out-of-state companies to sell inert ammunition components, such as bullet casings and wads, to licensed residents within the state. The legislation specifically permits these online or mail-order sales without requiring the foreign companies to obtain a Massachusetts license. To ensure safety, all deliveries of these components must include the recipient's signature and photographic identification. The law defines inert components broadly to include cases, bullets, shot, and wads, while explicitly excluding fully assembled ammunition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 13, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Apr 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Apr 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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