Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1681 — An Act further regulating the discharge of fireworks in densely populated neighborhoods

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act further regulating the discharge of fireworks in densely populated neighborhoods

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The bill establishes penalties for using fireworks in densely populated areas and allows for the seizure of fireworks without a warrant.

  • Section 39 of chapter 148 of the General Laws

    Whoever shall use or explode or cause to explode any fireworks in violation of this section in an area located in a census tract with a population density of 1,000 or more persons per square mile shall be punished by a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. Any officer qualified to serve criminal process shall seize all of the fireworks mentioned herein without a warrant, and the fireworks seized shall, upon conviction of such violation, be forfeited to the commonwealth.

    This addition creates specific penalties for fireworks use in high-density areas and gives law enforcement the authority to seize fireworks without a warrant.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1681 do?
An Act further regulating the discharge of fireworks in densely populated neighborhoods
Who sponsors H1681?
H1681 is sponsored by Rodney M. Elliott (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1681?
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 H1681?
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