Massachusetts Voters Uphold Major Gun Safety Law, Rejecting Repeal Effort
Massachusetts voters have decided to keep a significant gun safety law enacted in 2024, rejecting a repeal measure proposed by gun rights advocates. Governor Maura Healey had previously described this legislation as the state's most substantial gun safety measure in a decade. The law introduces a range of updated regulations concerning firearm licensing, training, and data collection. Key provisions include a requirement for all gun owners to register their firearms with the state, a ban on firearms in polling places and government buildings, and an expansion of 'red flag laws' to allow healthcare workers and school administrators to petition courts for firearm confiscation from individuals deemed a threat. Additionally, the law broadens the definition of 'assault-style firearm,' regulates devices that can convert semi-automatic weapons into automatic ones, and mandates serial numbers for 'ghost guns'—untraceable, homemade firearms. New firearm safety courses for permit applicants now include live-fire tra...
