S 1561 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to novelty sparklers

This bill clarifies the legal definition of fireworks in Massachusetts to explicitly include certain novelty items like small sparklers, party poppers, and smoke devices. By adding these specific products to the list of items that are not considered traditional fireworks, the legislation allows for their sale and use at any time without special permits. The changes apply to general consumers while maintaining existing restrictions for professional displays, transportation signals, and licensed theatrical or industrial uses.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 22, 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
4
Committee
2
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
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 · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Mike Moore
DDemocratic
MA
Second Worcester