Massachusetts

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 194th General Court, from filing to law.

64 bills on firearms Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
HD 6397 A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see Section 18 ¾ of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) submitting a report for Firearm-Related Activity in Massachusetts for calendar years 2024-2025 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Failed Oct 19, 2026Placed on file
SD 4297 Firearm-Related Activity in Massachusetts 2024-2025 Biennial Legislative Report Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Failed Oct 13, 2026Placed on file
HD 5973 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 fo… Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Failed Sep 24, 2026Placed on file
SD 4201 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Crime Gun 2025 Report Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Failed Sep 8, 2026Placed on file
S 3247 Resolutions to call on the congressional delegation to support the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons Senate Committee on Rules Passed one chamber Aug 6, 2026Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Poli…
S 1649 Resolutions to embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and move the US back from the brink of nuclear war Joanne M. Comerford In committee Jul 31, 2026New draft substituted, see S3247
HD 5805 A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see Section 2 of Chapter 170 of the Acts of 2004) submitting the Massachusetts Electronic Control Weapons annual report for calendar year 2023 Executive Office of Public Safety Failed Jun 18, 2026Placed on file
SD 3970 Electronic Control Weapons (ECW) 2023 Annual Report Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Failed Jun 11, 2026Placed on file
S 1282 An Act relative to repeat violent firearm offenders John C. Velis In committee May 14, 2026Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the co…
H 2716 An Act to repeal expanded firearms bans Justin Thurber Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2715 An Act relative to firearms features Justin Thurber Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2713 An Act relative to firearm laws Kenneth P. Sweezey Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2708 An Act relative to registration of guns Kenneth P. Sweezey Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2700 An Act relative to firearms and recreational vehicles Todd M. Smola Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2684 An Act relative to the return of firearms David Allen Robertson Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2631 An Act relative to the transparency of electronic weapons and devices Christopher Hendricks Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2618 An Act repealing the misguided, unnecessary, and largely unconstitutional firearms law of 2024 John R. Gaskey Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2611 An Act relative to firearm licensing renewals during a state of emergency Paul K. Frost Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2598 An Act relative to accurate firearms records David F. DeCoste Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2597 An Act relative to the definition of law enforcement officers as pertaining to possession of firearms David F. DeCoste Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2592 An Act authorizing the voluntary disavowal of eligibility to purchase a firearm Marjorie C. Decker Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 2589 An Act requiring licensed gun owners to submit a yearly affidavit Marjorie C. Decker Failed Apr 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
H 3203 An Act relative to gun safe deductions David K. Muradian, Jr. Failed Apr 21, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5313
H 3082 An Act establishing an excise tax on guns and ammunition Mindy Domb Failed Apr 2, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5309
H 2900 An Act requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms Jay D. Livingstone Failed Mar 30, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
H 1075 An Act relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting Jonathan D. Zlotnik Failed Mar 30, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5307
H 1047 An Act requiring nonlead ammunition when taking wildlife Danillo A. Sena Failed Mar 30, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5307
H 2034 An Act ensuring the enforcement of mandatory minimums for firearm related crimes Marcus S. Vaughn Failed Mar 26, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
H 2003 An Act relative to possession of a dangerous weapon Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida Failed Mar 26, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
H 1880 An Act relative to illegal drug and firearm trafficking Joseph D. McKenna Failed Mar 26, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
H 1837 An Act increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms David Paul Linsky Failed Mar 26, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
H 1836 An Act to require liability insurance for gun ownership David Paul Linsky Failed Mar 26, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
H 1656 An Act relative to the reckless discharge of firearms Marjorie C. Decker Failed Mar 26, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
H 1604 An Act regarding district court jurisdiction of threats to use deadly weapons, explosives, chemical or biological agents, or other devices or substances capable of causing death, serious bodily injury or substantial pro… Simon Cataldo Failed Mar 26, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
H 49 An Act requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms Office of the State Treasurer Failed Mar 9, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5193
H 2590 An Act making firearm owners civilly liable for damage caused by lost or stolen firearms Marjorie C. Decker In committee Feb 9, 2026Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders …
H 2733 An Act providing for an audit of gun violence prevention and intervention funding Christopher J. Worrell In committee Jan 27, 2026Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the co…
H 2672 An Act relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice Frank A. Moran In committee Jan 27, 2026Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the co…
S 1775 An Act relative to antique firearm detainment Bruce E. Tarr In committee Jan 27, 2026Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the co…
HD 5485 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 fo… Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Failed Jan 5, 2026Placed on file
SD 3478 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Crime Gun 2023 Report Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Failed Dec 18, 2025Placed on file
S 1088 An Act relative to illegal drug and firearm trafficking Ryan C. Fattman Failed Dec 18, 2025Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
H 548 An Act to promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students Marjorie C. Decker In committee Dec 18, 2025Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
S 1869 An Act requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms Adam Gómez Failed Dec 4, 2025Accompanied a study order, see S2786
S 1687 An Act relative to the lawful sale of ammunition Ryan C. Fattman Failed Dec 4, 2025Accompanied a study order, see S2798
S 1686 An Act relative to change of address for firearm licensing Ryan C. Fattman Failed Dec 4, 2025Accompanied a study order, see S2798
S 1685 An Act preserving second amendment rights for medical marijuana patients Ryan C. Fattman Failed Dec 4, 2025Accompanied a study order, see S2798
S 1684 An Act prohibiting the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency Ryan C. Fattman Failed Dec 4, 2025Accompanied a study order, see S2798
S 1679 An Act relative to protecting personal data in ammunition transactions Peter J. Durant Failed Dec 4, 2025Accompanied a study order, see S2798
S 1678 An Act simplifying ammunition sales Peter J. Durant Failed Dec 4, 2025Accompanied a study order, see S2798

From Massachusetts's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.