Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1837 — An Act increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill increases penalties for illegally selling and possessing firearms.

The bill aims to impose harsher penalties on individuals caught selling or possessing firearms illegally. The intention is to deter illegal firearm activities through stricter enforcement.

Summary

An Act increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1837 do?
An Act increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms
Who sponsors H1837?
H1837 is sponsored by David Paul Linsky (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1837?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H1837?
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