Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2590 — An Act making firearm owners civilly liable for damage caused by lost or stolen firearms

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    Introduced
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 making firearm owners civilly liable for damage caused by lost or stolen firearms

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The bill establishes civil liability for firearm owners who fail to report the loss or theft of their firearms if those firearms are used in a crime, with exceptions for timely reporting.

  • Section 129C of chapter 140 of the General Laws

    Whoever fails to report the loss or theft of a firearm, rifle, shotgun or machine gun that is later used in the commission of a crime shall be civilly liable for any damages resulting from that crime. The liability imposed under this paragraph shall not apply if the owner reports the loss or theft of such firearm, rifle, shotgun or machine gun to the commissioner of the department of criminal justice information services and the licensing authority in the city or town where the owner resides within 24 hours of the owner’s knowledge of such loss or theft.

    This addition creates a new liability for firearm owners related to reporting lost or stolen firearms.

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

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2590 do?
An Act making firearm owners civilly liable for damage caused by lost or stolen firearms
Who sponsors H2590?
H2590 is sponsored by Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2590?
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 H2590?
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