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HD 2713

An Act relative to firearms and recreational vehicles

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Todd Smola

Bill modifies Massachusetts firearms regulations to clarify or expand lawful firearm possession and transport rules specifically for recreational vehicle owners and travelers.

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Bill Summary · HD 2713

Legislative bill overview

HD 2713 proposes amendments to Massachusetts firearms law related to recreational vehicles. The bill would modify regulations governing firearm possession and transport in RVs, likely establishing specific exemptions or procedures for lawful gun owners traveling in recreational vehicles. Without access to the specific text, the exact provisions remain unclear, but the bill addresses the intersection of firearm regulations and RV use.

Why is this important

Massachusetts has among the nation's strictest firearms regulations, and many gun owners report practical difficulties transporting firearms legally while traveling in RVs. Clarifying these rules could reduce unintentional legal violations by law-abiding citizens and recreational vehicle owners. Conversely, any expansion of firearm accessibility in vehicles raises public safety considerations that gun control advocates monitor closely.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of exemptions: Whether the bill creates meaningful accommodations for RV travelers or allows de facto circumvention of Massachusetts' storage and transport requirements
  • Loaded firearm provisions: Whether firearms can be kept loaded and accessible in RVs versus requiring secure storage, directly affecting self-defense capabilities versus accident prevention
  • Enforcement clarity: Whether regulations are sufficiently specific for law enforcement and gun owners to understand compliance requirements, or create loopholes through ambiguity

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

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