H2592

Authorizing the voluntary disavowal of eligibility to purchase a firearm

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Authorizes the voluntary disavowal of eligibility to purchase a firearm in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a process for individuals to voluntarily disavow their eligibility to purchase a firearm in Massachusetts. It mandates the commissioner of Criminal Justice Services to create a list of such individuals. The list will be accessible to acute-care hospitals and satellite emergency facilities. The bill also allows courts to remove individuals from the list upon petition. The list is not public and is not subject to public inspection.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 31, 2025

11:30 AM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

Oct 31, 2025

11:30 AM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

Apr 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 31, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Oct 27, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual