Not exactly, at least as I understand the current MA EAWB. Because an SKS does not have a detachable magazine it is not subject to EAWB restrictions.
Yes, but if you hack the SKS enough, it too becomes a legal problem.
It is my understanding that one can put all kinds of "evil features" on them like flash hiders, pistol grips, front handgrips and adjustable stocks. There are legal limits on what can be put on AKs and ARs because they have detachable magazines.
And that's a problem, why? Yeah, the law sucks, but it doesn't
prevent you from having a mostly usable rifle.
BTW, a "front handgrip" is not an evil feature. I don't know where ya
pulled that one from. (At least not in terms of a rifle... when it comes
to a handgun, there are a couple of possibilities, but it's not relevant
when talking about rifles. A VFG/barrel shroud is not an evil part on
any rifle. )
I guess my point was, is that even a "ban compliant" AR or an AK is still
a way better choice for an SHTF gun than an SKS is, if you can
legally buy it. If you're concerned about having the "evil features" you
can just get a preban gun and dodge the issue altogether.
-Mike