Rep. John Gaskey

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 by removing two specific features from the legal definition of "assault-style firearm." Section 1 deletes subsection 121(a)(v), and Section 2 deletes subsection 121(b)(iv), which previously listed certain firearm characteristics. The change directly affects firearms that were previously classified under this definition due to those specific features. This is a procedural adjustment to the definition, not a new restriction or allowance.

Maddy summaryHD 3593 amends a law to narrow who can file for temporary firearm removal orders (red flag orders) by removing two specific eligibility criteria from the petition process. The bill deletes subsections (iv) and (v) in the "Petitioner" definition under Section 121 of Chapter 135. This change directly affects individuals seeking to initiate red flag proceedings against others. The law now restricts the pool of people allowed to file such petitions.

Maddy summaryHD 3607 repeals specific provisions from Chapter 135 of the 2024 firearms law. It removes restrictions on firearm features by deleting subsection (iv) from the definition of "Large capacity firearm" (Section 22) and striking subsection 131(a) (Section 49), while repealing Sections 16 and 71 entirely. These changes directly affect firearm regulations in the state, eliminating previously expanded bans on certain weapons and features. The bill simplifies the legal framework by removing specific prohibitions without introducing new requirements. This is a procedural repeal of targeted restrictions within the 2024 law.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Massachusetts' red flag law framework by removing key provisions from state law. It eliminates sections of Chapter 135 (2024 Acts) related to firearm restrictions, including sections 76-85, and deletes corresponding sections (131R, 131S-Y) in Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The bill specifically removes definitions for "Petition," "Petitioner," and "Respondent" that governed the red flag process. This directly affects individuals who could have been subject to temporary firearm removal orders under the repealed law, as well as law enforcement handling such cases. The bill effectually ends the legal mechanism for emergency firearm removals in Massachusetts.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to allow firearms obtained through the federal Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) to be transferred by licensed individuals. It specifically overrides any existing state law, regulation, or special law that previously prevented such transfers. The change directly affects firearm licensees in Massachusetts who participate in the CMP, enabling them to legally transfer these specific firearms. The key mechanism is a new legal provision stating CMP firearms "shall be eligible for transfer by a licensee," removing prior barriers.

Maddy summaryHD 4252 repeals Chapter 639 of the Acts of 1950, commonly known as the Civil Defense Act of 1950. The bill directly affects no specific groups or entities, as it solely removes an outdated law from the statute books. The key provision is a simple repeal with no new mechanisms or requirements added. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes beyond eliminating the referenced 1950 law. The title identifies it as "outdated and widely misused," but the bill itself contains no further details.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 4247) repeals Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024, which was a firearms law enacted in 2024. It directly affects the legal framework governing firearms by removing that specific law from the statute books. The bill contains no new provisions or mechanisms - it solely reverses the prior law's enactment. This is a procedural repeal with no additional policy changes.

Maddy summaryHD 4221 requires Massachusetts law enforcement officers and court personnel to hold individuals for up to 36 hours when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provides a written request for detention, mandating that the person receive a copy of the request. It also directs judges to consider ICE detainer requests when setting or modifying bail for people in custody, specifically if ICE has a written request and an administrative warrant for removal exists. The bill directly affects individuals in state custody with active ICE requests, law enforcement officers, and judges handling bail hearings. Key provisions establish a 36-hour detention window for ICE transfers and require judges to factor ICE requests into bail decisions under Chapter 276.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows electric customers to choose not to participate in advanced metering infrastructure programs by notifying their utility provider. If a customer opts out, the utility company must remove them from the implementation plan and report this decision to the state department. The bill also permits utilities to charge customers who opt out reasonable fees for providing non-advanced metering services, but these fees must follow a uniform statewide rate set by the department and applied consistently across all utility companies.

Maddy summaryHD 4241 repeals Section 30 of Chapter 23B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which was part of a state law establishing a legal right to shelter. The bill would remove this specific provision from Massachusetts law, ending the state's unique requirement for shelter services under that section. This repeal directly affects Massachusetts state law by eliminating a provision that applied only to the state's legal framework for shelter access. The bill does not create new requirements or alter other aspects of shelter policy.