Massachusetts H2716: An Act to repeal expanded firearms bans

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. Section 16 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. Section 22 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by deleting subsection (iv) from the definition of “Large capacity firearm” in section 121. SECTION 3. Section 49 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by striking subsection 131(a). SECTION 4. Section 71 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby repealed.

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Sponsors

• Justin Thurber (R) · primary sponsor
• Marc Lombardo (R, 22nd Middlesex)
• John Gaskey (R)

Latest actions

1. April 23, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
2. October 31, 2025: 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>
3. October 27, 2025: 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>
4. October 22, 2025: 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>
5. October 16, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
6. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
7. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
8. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H2716?

H2716 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to repeal expanded firearms bans.

What is the status of H2716?

Failed as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) (April 23, 2026).

Who sponsored H2716?

Justin Thurber (R), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H2716?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2716