20 total bills, 11 anti-gun bills,
2 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Maine Firearm Legislation
20 total bills, 11 anti-gun bills,
2 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 Regarding the Maine Criminal Code
Description: An Act Regarding the Maine Criminal Code
Last Action: CARRIED OVER to any Special Session of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order SP 788.
Last Action Date: March 17, 2020
Title: An Act To Protect Shooting Ranges
Description: An Act To Protect Shooting Ranges
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: March 21, 2019
Title: An Act To Establish a Sales Tax Exemption for the Purchase of Firearm Safety Devices
Description: An Act To Establish a Sales Tax Exemption for the Purchase of Firearm Safety Devices
Last Action: CARRIED OVER to any Special Session of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order SP 788.
Last Action Date: March 17, 2020
Title: An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Promote Safety with Respect to the Handling or Use of Firearms, Watercraft, All-terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles and in Other Outdoor Activities
Description: An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Promote Safety with Respect to the Handling or Use of Firearms, Watercraft, All-terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles and in Other Outdoor Activities
Last Action: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 154 Yeas 33 - Nays 0 - Excused 2 - Absent 0
Last Action Date: May 29, 2019
Title: An Act To Protect Children by Requiring the Safe Storage of Loaded Firearms
Description: An Act To Protect Children by Requiring the Safe Storage of Loaded Firearms
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 11, 2019
Title: An Act To Establish a Statewide Voluntary Firearm Collection Day and Ongoing Program
Description: An Act To Establish a Statewide Voluntary Firearm Collection Day and Ongoing Program
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: May 28, 2019
Title: An Act To Eliminate the Statutory Duty To Retreat and Affirm the Right of Self-defense
Description: An Act To Eliminate the Statutory Duty To Retreat and Affirm the Right of Self-defense
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 10, 2019
Title: An Act To Promote the Safe Use and Sale of Firearms
Description: An Act To Promote the Safe Use and Sale of Firearms
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: May 28, 2019
Title: An Act To Protect Children from Accidental Injury Due to Unsafe Storage of Firearms
Description: An Act To Protect Children from Accidental Injury Due to Unsafe Storage of Firearms
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: May 28, 2019
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Sale of High-capacity Magazines
Description: An Act To Prohibit the Sale of High-capacity Magazines
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: May 28, 2019
Title: An Act To Prohibit Untraceable and Undetectable Firearms
Description: An Act To Prohibit Untraceable and Undetectable Firearms
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 10, 2019
Title: An Act To Require Background Checks for All Private Firearm Sales or Transfers Except between Family Members
Description: An Act To Require Background Checks for All Private Firearm Sales or Transfers Except between Family Members
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 10, 2019
Title: An Act To Reduce Suicides and Violent Crimes by Requiring a 72-hour Waiting Period after the Sale of a Firearm
Description: An Act To Reduce Suicides and Violent Crimes by Requiring a 72-hour Waiting Period after the Sale of a Firearm
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 13, 2019
Title: An Act Relating to Defenses and Self-defense in the Maine Criminal Code
Description: An Act Relating to Defenses and Self-defense in the Maine Criminal Code
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: January 30, 2020
Title: An Act To Create Certain Recreational Opportunities on State-owned Land
Description: An Act To Create Certain Recreational Opportunities on State-owned Land
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Action Date: March 5, 2020
Title: An Act To Better Enforce the Prohibition against Dangerous Persons Possessing Firearms
Description: An Act To Better Enforce the Prohibition against Dangerous Persons Possessing Firearms
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 13, 2019
Title: An Act Regarding Access to Firearms by Extremely Dangerous and Suicidal Individuals
Description: An Act Regarding Access to Firearms by Extremely Dangerous and Suicidal Individuals
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 18, 2019
Title: An Act To Allow the Prohibition of Weapons at Public Proceedings and Voting Places
Description: An Act To Allow the Prohibition of Weapons at Public Proceedings and Voting Places
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 12, 2019
Title: An Act To Clarify and Enhance Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Laws
Description: An Act To Clarify and Enhance Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Laws
Last Action: CARRIED OVER to any Special Session of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order SP 788.
Last Action Date: March 17, 2020
Title: An Act To Enhance Personal and Public Safety by Requiring Evaluations of and Judicial Hearings for Persons in Protective Custody Regarding Risk of Harm and Restricting Access to Dangerous Weapons
Description: An Act To Enhance Personal and Public Safety by Requiring Evaluations of and Judicial Hearings for Persons in Protective Custody Regarding Risk of Harm and Restricting Access to Dangerous Weapons
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 20, 2019
