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.

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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.

Status: Died when the session ended
Term: 2025-2026
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 33 people signed in online: 8 in support and 25 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 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 7–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 192–154.

Hearings and Sessions

January 28, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
February 18, 2026, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
March 5, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 192, nays 154, passed

The Docket

January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 159
February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 11:30 am GP 159
February 18, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 7-5; RC)
February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA RC 192-154 03/05/2026
March 26, 2026: Without objection returned to the House per Senate Rule 3-21, 03/26/2026

Laws It Would Change

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