H 2681 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to Constitutional rights

This bill prohibits all Massachusetts local governments (counties, cities, towns, and other community entities) from creating or enforcing any laws about weapons, antique weapons, ammunition, or ammunition components. It directly affects local authorities by banning them from regulating the ownership, use, transfer, purchase, receipt, or transportation of these items within their jurisdictions. The key provision establishes a statewide rule that overrides any local ordinances on these matters, ensuring uniformity across the state. The policy change eliminates local authority to impose restrictions on firearms and related items, applying to all covered entities within Massachusetts.
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
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

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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Dave Robertson
DDemocratic
MA
19th Middlesex