A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see Section 131Q of Chapter 140 of the General Laws) submitting the Crime Gun annual report of the Department of the Massachusetts State Police for calendar year 2023

HD 5485 is a procedural communication submitting the Massachusetts State Police's annual Crime Gun Report for 2023, as required by M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 131Q. The report details crime gun seizures across Massachusetts, including data on locations, associated crimes (like assault or robbery), gang activity, whether weapons were obtained illegally, and seizure status (e.g., lost or stolen). It does not create new laws or policies but provides transparency on firearm-related crime trends for public safety analysis. The submission fulfills a statutory requirement for the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to report annually on crime gun seizures.