28 total bills, 12 anti-gun bills,
11 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Maine Firearm Legislation
28 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: Unfinished Business
Last Action Date: April 18, 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: On motion by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland PLACED ON THE SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: April 15, 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 Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
Description: An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025
Last Action: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 784 Yeas 19 - Nays 14 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 PREVAILED
Last Action Date: April 18, 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: On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: March 21, 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: Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP/OTP-AM/OTP-AM
Last Action Date: April 16, 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: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 759 Yeas 19 - Nays 15 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 PREVAILED
Last Action Date: April 17, 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
