HB1279
Passed Houserelative to the use of physical force in defense of a person.
House
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
2026 Session
Status
Introduced
House Committee
House Vote
Senate
Senate Vote
Governor
Hearing
No upcoming hearing scheduled.
Testimony
Support
167
Oppose
92
259 total submissions
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Submit Testimony Supporting HB 1279 - Self-Defense Protection ActBill Docket
Ought to Pass: MA DV 183-144 03/11/2026 HJ 7
HouseMarch 11, 2026
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
HouseMarch 02, 2026
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/13/2026 (Vote 7-6; RC)
HouseMarch 02, 2026
Executive Session: 02/13/2026 03:30 pm GP 159
HouseMarch 02, 2026
Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 03:30 pm GP 159
HouseJanuary 21, 2026
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
HouseDecember 01, 2025
Bill Text (Introduced)
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