The MASS Act provides federal grants to states to establish or maintain firearms licensing systems. Under the bill, individuals would need to obtain a firearms license before purchasing, renting, or leasing any firearm or ammunition, and must maintain that license for the entire time they possess a weapon. States would receive three-year grants to implement these licensing requirements, which must include thorough background checks, safety training for first-time applicants, suitability determinations, and processes for revoking or suspending licenses. The legislation also covers firearms dealer licensing (required for those selling 10 or more firearms annually) and establishes standards for prohibited individuals based on factors like criminal history, domestic violence convictions, restraining orders, and mental health determinations. States must establish processes for extreme risk protection orders that allow family members to petition for gun removal from individuals deemed dangerous, and must require safe storage of firearms when not in use. The bill authorizes unspecified federal funding for implementation and requires states to submit annual reports on their progress.
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