H2598 • 2025

An Act relative to accurate firearms records

Firearms

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Sponsor: David F. DeCoste
Last action: 2026-04-23
Official status: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
Effective date: Not listed

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An Act relative to accurate firearms records

An Act relative to accurate firearms records By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

An Act relative to accurate firearms records By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
2598) of David F.
DeCoste and Mackenzie Slocumb relative to firearms records.
Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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Bill History

2026-04-23 House
Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
2025-10-31 Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
2025-10-27 Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual
2025-10-22 Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual
2025-10-16 Joint
Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
2025-02-27 House
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
2025-02-27 Senate
Senate concurred
House
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to accurate firearms records
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2598) of David F. DeCoste and Mackenzie Slocumb relative to firearms records. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.2598

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding and general or special law to the contrary, the executive office of public safety and security shall develop and implement a system to audit firearms registration records periodically to identify and remove individuals who are deceased or no longer residents of the commonwealth.

SECTION 2. The executive office of public safety and security shall develop a system for generating and sending a list of registered firearms to owners on an annual basis. The list shall include the firearm serial number, the registered owner’s information, and any other relevant registration details. Owners shall be required to review this list and provide a response confirming the accuracy of the information.

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