H1650

To stop mass shootings

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1650 aims to stop mass shootings by prohibiting the manufacture of assault weapons and large capacity feeding devices.

Massachusetts H1650 seeks to prevent mass shootings by banning the manufacture of assault weapons and large capacity feeding devices within the state. This prohibition does not apply to weapons or devices made by licensed manufacturers for lawful sale to authorized law enforcement or military agencies. Violations of this law carry penalties including fines of up to $1,000,000 and imprisonment for up to ten years.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order