Most House Democrats lined up Wednesday in support of a major overhaul of the state's firearms laws, easily hurdling over procedural complaints and sending the Senate a measure that has generated incendiary criticism from gun owners and promises from supporters that it will save lives.
The House voted 120-38 on wide-ranging legislation (H 4135) that prohibits firearms in some public spaces, expands the state's "red flag" law, seeks to crack down on the spread of ghost guns with new registration requirements, updates the statewide ban on assault weapons, and streamlines the licensing process.
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) plans to run for another term as state representative and another term as Speaker, but will he serve out his full term if re-elected to both positions?
It's a promise the soon-to-be 77-year-old lawmaker refused to keep.
