An Act relative to the definition of law enforcement officers as pertaining to possession of firearms

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Overview Bill text 1 History 7 Sponsors

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.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Apr 23, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
Session: 194th
Momentum: 31 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 31/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 173 days quiet

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