H2615

Relative to electronic defensive devices

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2615 allows certain individuals to possess electronic defensive devices like stun guns and dart guns without special permits.

Massachusetts H2615 modifies the state's laws regarding the possession and use of electronic defensive devices, specifically electronic dart guns and electronic stun guns. The bill allows individuals aged 21 and older, who are not prohibited persons, to possess, purchase, carry, transfer, or use these devices for defensive purposes without needing a special permit. Prohibited persons include those convicted of certain crimes, those under protection orders, and those subject to arrest warrants.

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In committee
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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