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HD 5485

A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see Section 131Q of Chapter 140 of the General Laws) submitting the Crime Gun annual report of the Department of the Massachusetts State Police for calendar year 2023

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts legislature receives the 2023 State Police crime gun report documenting firearm trafficking, sources, and enforcement data to inform public safety policy.

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Bill Summary · HD 5485

Legislative bill overview

This bill transmits the 2023 Crime Gun annual report from the Massachusetts State Police to the legislature, as required by state law (Chapter 140, Section 131Q). The report documents data on crime guns, their sources, and related law enforcement activities during the calendar year 2023.

Why is this important

Annual crime gun reporting provides legislators and the public with empirical data on firearm-related crime patterns, trafficking sources, and enforcement outcomes. This information informs policy decisions around gun violence prevention, law enforcement resource allocation, and interstate trafficking enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Data interpretation and policy response: Gun rights and gun control advocates may interpret the same data differently regarding what policies are needed
  • Report transparency and completeness: Questions may arise about whether the report adequately addresses all relevant metrics stakeholders consider important
  • Timing and actionability: Filing in 2026 for 2023 data means there is a significant lag between data collection and legislative consideration, potentially limiting the timeliness of any policy response

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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