Politics & Government

Law Banning Ghost Guns And Guns In Schools To Be Implemented By Massachusetts Gov. Healey

The law bans ghost guns, expands the state's red flag provisions and bans guns in some public places like schools and polling places.

(Sean Barnacoat, CBS Boston)

October 3, 2024

BOSTON - Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is planning to implement parts of a gun reform law Wednesday, blocking an effort by opponents to delay it.

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A spokesperson for Healey said she will sign an emergency preamble for the law, allowing it to take effect immediately. Usually, laws take effect 90 days after they're signed. This law passed in July and would have taken effect on Oct. 23.

The law bans ghost guns, expands the state's red flag provisions and bans guns in some public places like schools and polling places.

Find out what's happening in Bostonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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