The Massachusetts Legislature passed a firearm safety reform bill that cracks down on the sale of ghost guns, strengthens the Commonwealth’s red flag laws, updates the definition of assault-style firearms, and limits the carrying of guns into polling places and government buildings while updating our current prohibition of guns in schools to include school transport.
The legislation:
– Further restricts “ghost guns”
– Streamlines firearm licensing process
– Allows MA State Police to assist with dealer inspections
– Expands the list of areas where carrying firearms is forbidden to include schools, polling places and government buildings
– Updates harassment prevention and extreme risk prevention orders
– Updates the definition of assault-style firearms
– More tightly regulate modifications and parts that can convert semi-automatic firearms into automatic firearms
– Boosts data reporting about firearms
– Aligns standards for carrying a firearm or hunting while intoxicated with driving under the influence
Rep. Hogan is grateful to Speaker Mariano, House Ways & Means Chair Michlewitz, Judiciary Committee Chair Day and their House colleagues for their diligence and efforts on this important public safety matter. Having passed both chambers, An Act modernizing firearm laws now goes to the Governor’s desk for her signature.
