MASS Act of 2024

HR 8763 (MASS Act of 2024) requires all individuals purchasing, renting, or leasing firearms or ammunition to hold a valid state-issued firearms license at the time of transaction, and mandates that businesses selling more than 10 firearms annually obtain a dealer license. Key provisions include requiring thorough background checks (including interviews and reference letters), safety training for first-time license holders, and establishing extreme risk protection orders to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a danger. The bill also sets detailed requirements for dealers, such as maintaining permanent business locations, recording transactions, conducting employee background checks, and reporting lost/stolen firearms. It authorizes federal grants to help states implement these licensing systems, with states required to submit annual reports on compliance. The law directly affects firearm buyers, sellers, and state licensing authorities across all 50 states.