Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2681 — An Act relative to Constitutional rights

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 relative to Constitutional rights

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The bill adds a new section that prohibits local entities in Massachusetts from enacting laws related to the ownership and use of weapons and ammunition.

  • Chapter 140

    Section 120A. No county, municipality, township or other community entity within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts may enact, pass or enforce any law, ordinance or regulation concerning the lawful ownership, use, possession, transfer, purchase, receipt or transportation of weapons, antique weapons, ammunition or ammunition components.

    This change prevents local governments from regulating weapons and ammunition.

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2681 do?
An Act relative to Constitutional rights
Who sponsors H2681?
H2681 is sponsored by David Allen Robertson (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2681?
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 H2681?
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