S1775 (2026): Antique-Firearm Exception for Protective Orders

Senate Bill 1775 would amend the firearm definition enacted by Section 20 of Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024.^[1] It would narrow the antique-firearm exclusion for a person who owns or possesses the antique firearm while subject to specified court orders.

Orders Listed in the Bill

The filed text identifies suspension or surrender orders under Chapter 209A, permanent or temporary Chapter 209A protection orders, orders described in 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(8), Chapter 258E harassment-prevention orders, Massachusetts extreme risk protection orders, and similar orders issued by another jurisdiction.

What the Bill Does Not Do

S1775 does not establish officer training, antique-firearm identification protocols, temporary hold periods, evidence-handling rules, or a return procedure. Its text is limited to the scope of the antique-firearm exclusion for people subject to the listed orders.

Status

The Senate reported S1775 favorably and referred it to Senate Ways and Means on January 27, 2026.^[2] The proposal has no legal effect unless enacted and signed.