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MA H2590
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marjorie Decker
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AI Summary
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Firearm owners who fail to report a lost or stolen firearm, rifle, shotgun, or machine gun become civilly liable for any damages if that weapon is later used in a crime
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Owners can avoid civil liability by reporting the loss or theft within 24 hours of becoming aware of it
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Reports must be made to both the Commissioner of the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services and the local licensing authority where the owner resides
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Amends Section 129C of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws
Legislative Description
Making firearm owners civilly liable for damage caused by lost or stolen firearms
Last Action
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading
2/9/2026