An Act relative to accurate firearms records
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5322↗ (under House Rule 27) |
| 10/31/2025 | 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 |
| 10/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual — Hearing updated to include Virtual |
| 10/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual — Hearing updated to include Virtual |
| 10/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| — | House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| Cosponsor |
|---|
| David F. DeCoste |
| Mackenzie Slocumb |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J22 | Accompanied | — |
Notwithstanding and general or special law to the contrary, the executive office of public safety and security shall develop and implement a system to audit firearms registration records periodically to identify and remove individuals who are deceased or no longer residents of the commonwealth.
The executive office of public safety and security shall develop a system for generating and sending a list of registered firearms to owners on an annual basis. The list shall include the firearm serial number, the registered owner’s information, and any other relevant registration details. Owners shall be required to review this list and provide a response confirming the accuracy of the information.
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding and general or special law to the contrary, the executive office of public safety and security shall develop and implement a system to audit firearms registration records periodically to identify and remove individuals who are deceased or no longer residents of the commonwealth. SECTION 2. The executive office of public safety and security shall develop a system for generating and sending a list of registered firearms to owners on an annual basis. The list shall include the firearm serial number, the registered owner’s information, and any other relevant registration details. Owners shall be required to review this list and provide a response confirming the accuracy of the information.