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MA H 2615

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An Act relative to electronic defensive devices

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 2615 pass?

Not yet. MA H 2615 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-23): Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 2615 about?

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the defensive use of certain electronic devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Who sponsors MA H 2615?

Colleen M. Garry is the primary sponsor of MA H 2615.

Description

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the defensive use of certain electronic devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-23 — Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Colleen M. Garryprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-23

    Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-10-31

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-10-27

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual

  4. 2025-10-22

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual

  5. 2025-10-16

    Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  6. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  7. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2615

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