Relative to repeat violent firearm offenders
Not law yet. Pending legislation.
Official status checked 2026-10-21 23:45 PT
Sen. John C. Velis / Sen. Adam Gómez
Bill summary
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1282) of John C. Velis and Adam Gomez for legislation relative to repeat violent firearm offenders.
The Judiciary.
Now vs if chaptered
NOW: not law; sitting in Senate Ways and Means after a favorable Judiciary report. IF CHAPTERED: new mandatory revocation-and-detention path under c. 276 § 58C, not a new possessory felony.
Defender utility
Massachusetts PDs on pretrial firearm calendars: this is a pending mandatory-detention overlay, not present law. If chaptered, demand the clear-and-convincing hearing, the firearm-element match, and the 120/180-day cap. Do not treat as a new possessory count. Not a California charge.
Who this is for. MA PDs on pretrial firearm calendars — pending 276 § 58C revocation/detention, not present law; not a California charge.
Penalties (if chaptered)
Not a new crime. Would mandate revocation of release and detention (120 days district / 180 days superior, absent good cause) after a c&c hearing.