Massachusetts H2610: An Act relative to lawful right to carry

Sponsors

• Paul Frost (R, 7th Worcester) · primary sponsor
• Norman Orrall (R, 12th Bristol)
• Steven Xiarhos (R, 5th Barnstable)
• Joseph McKenna (R, 18th Worcester)
• Donald Berthiaume (R)
• Kelly Pease (R, 4th Hampden)

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 H2610?

H2610 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to lawful right to carry.

What is the status of H2610?

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

Who sponsored H2610?

Paul Frost (R, 7th Worcester), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H2610?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2610