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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts repeals Section 32 of gun registration law from 2024 acts
Last action · December 4, 2025: Accompanied a study order, see S2798Sponsors: Peter Durant and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts s Section 32 of chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024, eliminating the specific provisions previously established under that section.
Removes existing statutory language governing gun registration from the 2024 legislative acts, altering the legal framework for individuals and agencies subject to that provision.
- Peter J. Durant is a member of the Massachusetts General Court representing constituents in the upper house. context
- The bill was referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee upon introduction. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
gun owners
Gun owners are subject to changes in statutory requirements regarding gun registration following the repeal of Section 32.
law enforcement agencies
Law enforcement agencies must adjust administrative procedures based on the removal of the repealed statutory provision.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
7 actions- Dec 4, 2025SenateAccompanied a study order, see S2798
- Oct 31, 2025JointHearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- Oct 27, 2025JointHearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to include Virtual</span>
- Oct 22, 2025JointHearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to include Virtual</span>
- Oct 16, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
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- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
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Accompanied Study Order
The bill was accompanied by a study order, reference S2798, as part of its legislative progress.
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