Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H2640: An Act relative to the Civilian Marksmanship Program
Status: Failed, April 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Section 123 of Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting a new paragraph: "Notwithstanding any general law, special law, or regulation to the contrary, firearms furnished through the Civilian Marksmanship Program as established by the United States Congress shall be eligible for transfer by a licensee."
Sponsors
- Steven Howitt (R, 4th Bristol) · primary sponsor
- David DeCoste (R, 5th Plymouth)
- John Gaskey (R)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to include Virtual</span>
- : Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to include Virtual</span>
- : Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H2640?
- H2640 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
- What is the status of H2640?
- Failed as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) (April 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored H2640?
- Steven Howitt (R, 4th Bristol), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H2640?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2640
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