27 total bills, 12 anti-gun bills,
11 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Maine Firearm Legislation
27 total bills, 12 anti-gun bills,
11 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 Allow Certain School Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property
Description: An Act to Allow Certain School Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 14, 2023
Title: An Act to Require a 72-hour Waiting Period After the Sale of a Firearm
Description: An Act to Require a 72-hour Waiting Period After the Sale of a Firearm
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 15, 2023
Title: An Act Regarding Criminal Background Checks for the Sale, Transfer or Exchange of Firearms
Description: An Act Regarding Criminal Background Checks for the Sale, Transfer or Exchange of Firearms
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: July 6, 2023
Title: An Act to Establish a Statewide Relinquished Firearms Inventory
Description: An Act to Establish a Statewide Relinquished Firearms Inventory
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: April 5, 2023
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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 20, 2023
Title: An Act to Prohibit Government Officials from Maintaining Records Related to Firearms Owners
Description: An Act to Prohibit Government Officials from Maintaining Records Related to Firearms Owners
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 20, 2023
Title: An Act to Improve, Protect and Defend the Individual Civil Right to Bear Arms Through Exemption of Firearms and Ammunition from Taxation
Description: An Act to Improve, Protect and Defend the Individual Civil Right to Bear Arms Through Exemption of Firearms and Ammunition from Taxation
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: March 5, 2024
Title: An Act to Enhance Privacy and Prohibit Shipping Companies from Maintaining Records of Firearm and Ammunition Shipments
Description: An Act to Enhance Privacy and Prohibit Shipping Companies from Maintaining Records of Firearm and Ammunition Shipments
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 16, 2023
Title: An Act Requiring the Reporting of Stolen Firearms
Description: An Act Requiring the Reporting of Stolen Firearms
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 20, 2023
Title: An Act to Enhance Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Sporting Heritage by Making the Elements of a Hunter Safety Course a Part of Public School Curriculum
Description: An Act to Enhance Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Sporting Heritage by Making the Elements of a Hunter Safety Course a Part of Public School Curriculum
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 13, 2023
Title: An Act to Allow Persons Who Lawfully Use or Possess Cannabis to Own or Possess Firearms or Ammunition
Description: An Act to Allow Persons Who Lawfully Use or Possess Cannabis to Own or Possess Firearms or Ammunition
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 21, 2023
Title: JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2, 2023 AS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY
Description: JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2, 2023 AS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY
Last Action: READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 6, 2023
Title: An Act to Prohibit the Sale or Possession of Rapid-fire Modification Devices
Description: An Act to Prohibit the Sale or Possession of Rapid-fire Modification Devices
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 21, 2023
Title: An Act to Increase and Enhance School Safety by Allowing Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Possess Handguns on School Property
Description: An Act to Increase and Enhance School Safety by Allowing Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Possess Handguns on School Property
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 12, 2023
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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 15, 2023
Title: An Act to Restore Firearm Rights and Hunting Privileges to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes
Description: An Act to Restore Firearm Rights and Hunting Privileges to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes
Last Action: Carried over, in the same posture, to any special session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order HP 1482.
Last Action Date: May 10, 2024
Title: Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study the Creation of a System to Allow for the Voluntary Waiver of Firearm Rights
Description: Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study the Creation of a System to Allow for the Voluntary Waiver of Firearm Rights
Last Action: CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order HP 1482.
Last Action Date: May 10, 2024
Title: An Act to Prohibit Unauthorized Paramilitary Training
Description: An Act to Prohibit Unauthorized Paramilitary Training
Last Action: Subsequently PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence
Last Action Date: April 9, 2024
Title: An Act to Strengthen Public Safety, Health and Well-being by Expanding Services and Coordinating Violence Prevention Resources
Description: An Act to Strengthen Public Safety, Health and Well-being by Expanding Services and Coordinating Violence Prevention Resources
Last Action: CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order HP 1482.
Last Action Date: May 10, 2024
Title: An Act to Enact the Crisis Intervention Order Act to Protect the Safety of the Public
Description: An Act to Enact the Crisis Intervention Order Act to Protect the Safety of the Public
Last Action: Carried over, in the same posture, to any special session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order HP 1482.
Last Action Date: May 10, 2024
Title: An Act to Impede the Transfer of Firearms to Prohibited Persons
Description: An Act to Impede the Transfer of Firearms to Prohibited Persons
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 21, 2023
Title: An Act to Enhance Certain Penalties for Possession of Firearms by Prohibited Persons
Description: An Act to Enhance Certain Penalties for Possession of Firearms by Prohibited Persons
Last Action: HELD BY GOVERNOR
Last Action Date: August 9, 2023
Title: An Act Regarding the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Description: An Act Regarding the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 14, 2023
Title: An Act to Restore Balanced Emergency Powers
Description: An Act to Restore Balanced Emergency Powers
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 13, 2023
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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: May 10, 2024
Title: An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System
Description: An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System
Last Action: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 783 Yeas 18 - Nays 15 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 PREVAILED
Last Action Date: April 18, 2024
Title: An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases
Description: An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases
Last Action: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 760 Yeas 18 - Nays 17 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 PREVAILED
Last Action Date: April 17, 2024
