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MA S397

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Lewis

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must develop model content on safe firearm storage in consultation with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
  • Required content includes information on the importance of secure gun storage in homes and vehicles, risks of unsecured firearms to children and teens, and suicide prevention resources
  • Model content must be published in English and multiple languages based on local community needs, with annual review by the department
  • School superintendents and school committees must annually distribute the safe storage notice to parents, guardians, and staff, and post it on district websites
  • Amends Chapter 71 of the General Laws by adding Section 99

Legislative Description

To promote safe firearm storage education and increase the well-being of students

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

7/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means7/24/2025
Education2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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