H2684

Relative to the return of firearms

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2684 mandates the return of firearms stored at private businesses without charging fees if transferred without consent.

Massachusetts H2684 amends Chapter 140 of the general laws to ensure that individuals who have temporarily stored firearms at private businesses, including licensed retailers or gunsmiths, are entitled to the return of their firearms. The bill specifies that if the firearms were transferred without the owner's written consent, no fees can be charged for their return. This applies to firearms stored for repair, modification, warranty work, replacement, or maintenance.

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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