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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

John R. Gaskey

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act repealing red flag laws.

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PETITION OF:

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act repealing red flag laws.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Section 19 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby repealed.

SECTION 2. Section 25 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by striking the definitions for “Petition” and “Petitioner.”

SECTION 3. Section  26 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by striking the definition for “Respondent.”

SECTION 4. Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by striking section 131R in its entirety.

SECTION 5. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended by repealing sections 76, 77, 77A, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85.

SECTION 6. Chapter 140 of the Massachusetts General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by striking sections 131S, 131T, 131U, 131V, 131W, 131X, and 131Y.