Bills · HR 4111
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4111Crime and Law Enforcement
MASS Act
INTRO JUN 24· LAST ACTION JUN 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it proposes a significant federal incentive for states to adopt stricter gun control measures. If enacted and accepted by states, it could lead to more uniform and comprehensive firearms licensing across participating areas, potentially reducing gun violence by preventing firearms from getting into the hands of individuals deemed a risk due to criminal history, mental health issues, or domestic violence. For citizens, it could mean new requirements and processes to legally obtain and possess firearms, which some may view as a necessary step for public safety and others as an infringement on rights.
If this bill becomes law and states adopt its provisions, the process of buying and owning a gun would become more regulated in those states. If it doesn't become law, states will continue to have varied approaches to firearms licensing, with no specific federal incentive to adopt the measures outlined in this bill.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides federal grants to states to encourage them to implement or maintain firearms and firearms dealer licensing requirements.
This offers financial support to states, making it more feasible for them to adopt and manage these specific gun control measures.
PROVISION 02
Requires states receiving grants to mandate an individual firearms license for purchasing, renting, leasing, possessing a firearm, or buying ammunition, and a firearms dealer license for selling them.
This establishes a core licensing requirement for both gun owners and sellers in participating states, directly impacting access and commerce.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that individual firearms license applications include thorough background checks, a determination of 'suitability' (not posing a public safety risk), and safety training for first-time applicants.
These provisions are designed to ensure that only individuals deemed responsible and safe can obtain firearms, aiming to prevent misuse.
PROVISION 04
Requires states to establish processes for extreme risk protection orders (red flag laws) and ensure the surrender of firearms when licenses are revoked or certain protection orders are issued.
This provides mechanisms for temporarily removing firearms from individuals who pose an immediate danger to themselves or others, enhancing immediate public safety.
PROVISION 05
Requires states to establish clear standards for categorizing a 'prohibited individual' who is ineligible for a license, based on factors like criminal history, mental health findings, age, and domestic violence.
This defines the criteria for denying firearms access, aiming to prevent high-risk individuals from obtaining guns.
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D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
42
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 24
Introduced in House
JUN 24
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4111
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 24, 2025
Last actionJun 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 24, 2025
House BillHR 4111Crime and Law Enforcement
MASS Act
INTRODUCED JUN 24, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 24, 2025
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