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MA H3082
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mindy Domb
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AI Summary
- Imposes a 4.75% excise tax on the wholesale value of all firearms and ammunition sold by licensed dealers in Massachusetts
- Creates the Public Health and Safety Fund to receive all tax revenue, administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Secretary of Public Safety and Security
- Fund revenue dedicated to community-based public health interventions, gun violence prevention research, and services for gun violence survivors and victims' families
- Requires licensed firearms and ammunition dealers to file monthly returns with the Commissioner of Revenue reporting quantities sold
- Failure to file required monthly returns results in a $1,000 penalty per violation
Legislative Description
Establishing an excise tax on guns and ammunition
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Revenue2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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