H 2594 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to defining "curios and relics"

This bill exempts certain firearms and magazines from Massachusetts state restrictions for licensed collectors. It allows residents with a valid federal firearms license (FFL) to obtain, keep, and buy firearms meeting the federal "curios and relics" definition (27 C.F.R. § 478.11), including through out-of-state purchases. It also permits licensed collectors with a carry permit (LTC) to possess magazines exceeding the standard 10-round limit *only* if those magazines were originally designed for the specific curio/relic firearm. The exemption applies strictly to items classified as "curios and relics" under federal law, not other firearms or magazines.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Apr 23, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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David DeCoste
RRepublican
MA
5th Plymouth