HB 1276-FN (2024): relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors.

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HB 1276-FN (2024)

relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2024, with 20 people signed in online: 10 in support and 10 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 23, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 14, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 198–175. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2024. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 2, 2024 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • February 23, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • April 2, 2024, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 14, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 198, nays 175, passed
  • May 2, 2024, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 26, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/26/2024 10:30 am LOB 202-204
  • February 21, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/21/2024 10:30 am LOB 202-204
  • February 23, 2024: Executive Session: 02/23/2024 09:30 am LOB 202-204
  • February 23, 2024: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/23/2024 (Vote 13-7; RC)
  • February 29, 2024: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 14, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA RC 198-175 03/14/2024
  • March 21, 2024: Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 2, 2024: Hearing: 04/02/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
  • May 2, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/02/2024, Vote 4-1
  • May 2, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/02/2024

Laws It Would Change

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  • HB 2-FN-A-LOCAL (2025): relative to state fees, funds, revenues, and expenditures.
  • HB 1048-FN (2026): relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors.
  • HB 207-FN (2025): relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors.
  • SB 503 (2024): relative to requiring a criminal background check when applying for a fish and game guide license and relative to zoning and planning regulations for municipal parking.

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