Massachusetts H2305 prohibits carrying firearms in certain public buildings, including polling places and state house grounds.

Massachusetts H2305 amends existing law to prohibit carrying firearms in certain public buildings. Specifically, it bans carrying firearms, loaded or unloaded, in polling places, the state house grounds, and any building where state employees are regularly present. The bill also extends this prohibition to demonstrations in public buildings. Violators face fines up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both. Law enforcement officers can arrest and detain individuals found in violation without a warrant.

Massachusetts H2305 prohibits carrying firearms in certain public buildings, including polling places and state house grounds.

Massachusetts H2305 amends existing law to prohibit carrying firearms in certain public buildings. Specifically, it bans carrying firearms, loaded or unloaded, in polling places, the state house grounds, and any building where state employees are regularly present. The bill also extends this prohibition to demonstrations in public buildings. Violators face fines up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both. Law enforcement officers can arrest and detain individuals found in violation without a warrant.