H1700

Relative to noise reduction devices

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1700 amends penalties for possession of firearm suppressors by certain individuals.

Massachusetts H1700 amends the state's laws to establish penalties for possession of firearm suppressors by individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms, involved in violent crimes or felonies, committing crimes of violence against family members, or involved in the sale or possession of controlled substances. The bill specifies that such individuals can face imprisonment for up to ten years in state prison or up to two and a half years in a jail or house of correction.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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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