Modifies the definition of machine gun
HB 2522 updates the legal definition of a "machine gun" to include firearms that fire multiple shots automatically with a single trigger pull, regardless of whether they were originally made that way or modified using components like Glock switches or bump stocks. This change directly affects the classification of such weapons under state law, ensuring that both factory-made and altered automatic firearms are treated consistently. The bill also revises definitions for other terms, including knives, explosives, and antique firearms, to clarify what items are considered dangerous weapons versus collectibles. By broadening the scope of what constitutes a machine gun, the legislation aims to close potential loopholes related to modified automatic weapons.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 23, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Jan 23, 2024
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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Michael Johnson
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