Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H2620: An Act repealing red flag laws
Status: Failed, April 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Section 19 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. Section 25 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by striking the definitions for “Petition” and “Petitioner.” SECTION 3. Section 26 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by striking the definition for “Respondent.” SECTION 4. Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by striking section 131R in its entirety. SECTION 5. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by repealing sections 76, 77, 77A, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85. SECTION 6. Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by striking sections 131S, 131T, 131U, 131V, 131W, 131X, and 131Y.
Sponsors
- John Gaskey (R) · primary sponsor
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 H2620?
- H2620 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act repealing red flag laws.
- What is the status of H2620?
- Failed as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) (April 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored H2620?
- John Gaskey (R).
- Where is the official record for H2620?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2620
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