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H2710

Relative to nonresident ban on semiautomatic hunting

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2710 repeals the 2024 ban on nonresidents using semiautomatic weapons for hunting.

Massachusetts H2710 repeals Section 45 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024, which banned nonresidents from using semiautomatic weapons for hunting. This change allows nonresidents to use semiautomatic hunting weapons in the state. The bill was introduced by Representatives Kenneth Sweezey and Paul Frost.

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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