H2733 (2026): Audit of Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention Funding

What the Bill Would Do

House Bill 2733 would mandate an audit of all state funding directed toward gun violence prevention and intervention programs^[1]. Massachusetts spends tens of millions of dollars annually on violence prevention through multiple agencies and programs, but there is no unified accounting of how those funds are distributed, what outcomes they produce, or whether there is duplication or gaps in coverage.

The audit would cover grants administered through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the Department of Public Health, municipal public health departments, and community-based organizations. It would evaluate spending effectiveness, identify overlapping programs, and recommend improvements to funding allocation.

Current Status

H2733 was reported favorably by committee and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on January 27, 2026^[2]. This is the same trajectory as H2672 — a favorable committee report followed by fiscal review in Ways and Means.

What to Watch

This bill has potential for bipartisan support because it frames gun violence as a public health issue and focuses on accountability for existing spending rather than creating new programs or restricting rights. The key questions are the scope of the audit (state funds only, or also federal pass-through dollars), the timeline for completion, and whether the audit recommendations will be binding or advisory. If Ways and Means reports it out, floor passage is likely.