HOUSE . . . . . . . . No. 4900
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, August 15, 2024.
The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom
were referred the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2306) of
Marjorie C. Decker and Mindy Domb for legislation to require licensed
gun owners to submit yearly affidavits; the petition (accompanied by bill,
House, No. 2309) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to the reckless discharge
of firearms; the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2311) of
Marjorie C. Decker that the commissioner of Criminal Justice Services be
authorized to establish a list of persons who disavow eligibility to
purchase firearms; the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2323) of
Peter J. Durant relative to permitting the manufacture and sale of sling
shots; the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2328) of Paul K.
Frost relative to firearm licensing renewals during a state of emergency;
the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2332) of Colleen M. Garry
relative to the defensive use of certain electronic devices; the petition
(accompanied by bill, House, No. 2341) of Christopher Hendricks relative
to electronic weapons and devices; the petition (accompanied by bill,
House, No. 2345) of Steven S. Howitt relative to firearms furnished
through the civilian marksmanship program; the petition (accompanied by
bill, House, No. 2375) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to the issuance of
licenses for firearms; the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2376)
of Joseph D. McKenna relative to firearm licensing requirements; the
petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2391) of David Allen Robertson
relative to protecting the rights of lawful gun owners; the petition
(accompanied by bill, House, No. 2402) of Todd M. Smola relative to the
lawful sale of guns; and the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
2403) of Todd M. Smola relative to carrying a firearm while on a
recreational vehicle, reports recommending that the accompanying order
(House, No. 4900) ought to be adopted [Senator Velis dissents].
For the committee, CARLOS GONZĂLEZ. HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4900
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
House of Representatives, August 15, 2024.
Ordered, That the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security be authorized to
sit during a recess of the General Court to make an investigation and study of House documents
numbered 2306, 2309, 2311, 2323, 2328, 2332, 2341, 2345, 2375, 2376, 2391, 2402 and 2403,
relative to firearms and weapons.
Said committee shall report to the General Court the results of its investigation and study
and its recommendations, if any, together with drafts of legislation necessary to carry such
recommendations into effect, by filing the same with the Clerk of the House of Representatives
on or before December 31, 2024.