Second Amendment and Civil Rights Bills: Six House Bills Challenge Massachusetts Firearms Restrictions

Six House bills in the 194th General Court proposed changes to Massachusetts firearms restrictions. The official General Court histories now show that all six accompanied House study order H.5322 on April 23, 2026.^[7] They should not be described as still awaiting initial committee action.

The Six Bills

• H.2642: An Act clarifying certain civil rights restrictions.^[1]
• H.2643: An Act relative to freedom to purchase lawful goods.^[2]
• H.2665: An Act relative to access to constitutional rights.^[3]
• H.2681: An Act relative to constitutional rights.^[4]
• H.2673: An Act relative to loaning personal property.^[5]
• H.2700: An Act relative to firearms and recreational vehicles.^[6]

Current Status

The official bill histories record committee hearings in 2025 and the April 23, 2026 study-order disposition. A study order is not enactment of the proposed changes. The current Massachusetts statutes remain in effect unless changed through later legislation, a controlling court decision, or the November 2026 referendum process.

What to Watch

Monitor the official General Court pages for any new filing or action. Do not infer movement from companion bills, advocacy summaries, or an earlier hearing date when the official history supplies a later disposition.