An Act relative to the lawful sale of handguns
HD 2583 updates Massachusetts firearm sale regulations by requiring licensed sellers to electronically report all firearm, rifle, and shotgun transactions to state authorities. It mandates that sellers verify customers' permits, keep detailed records of each sale (including customer details and weapon descriptions), and ensure firearms are unloaded at delivery. The bill also requires sellers to display a safety warning about secure storage and prohibits sales to minors or without valid permits. These changes directly affect licensed firearm dealers and gunsmiths conducting sales within the state.
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Todd Smola
RRepublican
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