HD 3182 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to Constitutional rights

This bill prohibits all Massachusetts local governments (counties, cities, towns, and other community entities) from creating or enforcing any laws about weapons, antique weapons, ammunition, or ammunition components. It directly affects local authorities by banning them from regulating the ownership, use, transfer, purchase, receipt, or transportation of these items within their jurisdictions. The key provision establishes a statewide rule that overrides any local ordinances on these matters, ensuring uniformity across the state. The policy change eliminates local authority to impose restrictions on firearms and related items, applying to all covered entities within Massachusetts.
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