7 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
6 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Maine Firearm Legislation
7 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
6 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Legislation approved by Legislative Council carries over from odd-numbered to even-numbered years.
Title: An Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm Purchases
Description: An Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm Purchases
Last Action: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence
Last Action Date: January 14, 2025
Title: An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Disposition of Forfeited Firearms
Description: An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Disposition of Forfeited Firearms
Last Action: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence
Last Action Date: February 4, 2025
Title: An Act Concerning the Concealed Carrying of a Handgun by an Individual Who Is 18 Years of Age but Under 21 Years of Age
Description: An Act Concerning the Concealed Carrying of a Handgun by an Individual Who Is 18 Years of Age but Under 21 Years of Age
Last Action: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence
Last Action Date: February 4, 2025
Title: An Act to Remove the Duty of an Individual Exercising Self-defense to Safely Retreat or Abstain from Performing Certain Acts upon Demand
Description: An Act to Remove the Duty of an Individual Exercising Self-defense to Safely Retreat or Abstain from Performing Certain Acts upon Demand
Last Action: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
Last Action Date: February 6, 2025
Title: An Act to Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights by Allowing the Discharge of Firearms on Private Property That Is Within 500 Feet of School Property in Certain Circumstances
Description: An Act to Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights by Allowing the Discharge of Firearms on Private Property That Is Within 500 Feet of School Property in Certain Circumstances
Last Action: In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Action Date: February 11, 2025
Title: An Act to Enhance Maine's Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage by Requiring Hunter Safety Education in Schools
Description: An Act to Enhance Maine's Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage by Requiring Hunter Safety Education in Schools
Last Action: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS in concurrence
Last Action Date: February 11, 2025
Title: An Act to Restore Balanced Emergency Powers
Description: An Act to Restore Balanced Emergency Powers
Last Action: In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Action Date: February 11, 2025
