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Question 12: Repeal of the Firearms Modernization Act (Chapter 135)
A veto referendum asking voters whether to repeal House Bill 4885 (Acts of 2024, Chapter 135), titled "An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws." This sweeping law, signed by Governor Maura Healey on July 25, 2024, made the most significant changes to Massachusetts firearms regulations in a decade. The Civil Rights Coalition gathered over 78,000 signatures to place this repeal question on the ballot. A YES vote upholds the law; a NO vote repeals it.
Related Articles
- 2026 Ballot Referendum: Repealing Chapter 135
- Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: What Changed
- Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024: An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws
- MGL Chapter 140, Section 128: Dealer Licensing Violations and the Assault-Style Firearm Framework
- Untraceable Firearms and Serialization Requirements: Sections 121C and 121D
- Extreme Risk Protection Orders: Sections 131R through 131Y
- MGL Chapter 269, Section 10(k): Prohibited Areas Under Chapter 135
- MGL Chapter 140, Section 121B: Electronic Firearms Registration
Key Dates
- Governor Healey signs H.4885 into law
- Most provisions take effect
- Emergency preamble gives law immediate effect
- Civil Rights Coalition submits 93,229 signatures
- 78,707 signatures verified; certified for ballot
- MIRCS registration deadline (if law upheld)
- Election Day — voters decide