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Massachusetts Firearm Regulations Referendum

No call yet

Not a recommendation. The current record does not settle this case.

Current assessment

YES keeps the 2024 package, including licensing, serialization, weapon restrictions, and expanded risk orders; individual components need separate benefit-and-burden review.

What still needs an answer

Match existing original studies to changed provisions, and check practical licensing access and order-review safeguards under R-004A.

Source check and limits

Official 2026 voter guide, Question 9, verifies vote polarity and package scope; incremental safety effects not verified.

Reference documents

www.sec.state.ma.us · source 1

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