Maddy summaryThis bill creates new legal standards requiring firearm industry members (manufacturers, distributors, and sellers) to implement "reasonable controls" to prevent sales to prohibited individuals or traffickers, and to avoid promoting illegal conversions or sales to minors. It directly affects these industry members by imposing new duties and provides gun violence victims harmed by industry violations a new civil legal pathway to seek compensation in court. Key provisions mandate companies to prevent sales to straw purchasers, prohibited persons, or those at high risk of harm, and to comply with existing consumer protection and safety laws. The law does not override federal restrictions but ensures victims and the Attorney General can pursue civil actions for industry misconduct under Massachusetts law.
Sen. Jason Lewis
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1716) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to regulate illegal exhaust systems for motor vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1722) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to grant elder and medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 628) of Jason M. Lewis that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a protected pollinator habitat. Environment and Natural Resources.
Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on Election Laws to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2911).
Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption (Senate, No. 2036),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2902).
Filed by Mr. Lewis -- Order relative to granting the committee on Education until February 2, 2026 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to relative to targeted student issues and student discipline; EEC.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1650) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jason M. Lewis and James B. Eldridge for legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1569) of Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Public Health.
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.