An Act repealing red flag laws
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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 |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J22 | Accompanied | — |
Section 19 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby repealed.
Section 25 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by striking the definitions for “Petition” and “Petitioner.”
Section 26 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by striking the definition for “Respondent.”
Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by striking section 131R in its entirety.
Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by repealing sections 76, 77, 77A, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85.
Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by striking sections 131S, 131T, 131U, 131V, 131W, 131X, and 131Y.
SECTION 1. Section 19 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. Section 25 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by striking the definitions for “Petition” and “Petitioner.” SECTION 3. Section 26 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by striking the definition for “Respondent.” SECTION 4. Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by striking section 131R in its entirety. SECTION 5. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by repealing sections 76, 77, 77A, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85. SECTION 6. Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by striking sections 131S, 131T, 131U, 131V, 131W, 131X, and 131Y.