Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 2597
An Act relative to the definition of law enforcement officers as pertaining to possession of firearms
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David F. DeCoste (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Mackenzie Slocumb
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2597) of David F. DeCoste and Mackenzie Slocumb for legislation to further regulate the possession of firearms by law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 23, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) - Oct 31, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Oct 27, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual - Oct 22, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual - Oct 16, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security