30 total bills, 13 anti-gun bills,
14 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Maine Firearm Legislation
30 total bills, 13 anti-gun bills,
14 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: Work Session Held: TABLED
Last Action Date: April 24, 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: Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
Last Action Date: March 21, 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: Voted: Divided Report
Last Action Date: April 3, 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: Unfinished Business
Last Action Date: May 7, 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: Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
Last Action Date: March 21, 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: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: March 20, 2025
Title: An Act to Allow Certain Persons with a Permit to Carry Concealed Handguns to Possess or Discharge a Firearm on School Property
Description: An Act to Allow Certain Persons with a Permit to Carry Concealed Handguns to Possess or Discharge a Firearm on School Property
Last Action: Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
Last Action Date: March 21, 2025
Title: An Act Regarding an Employer's Authority to Prohibit an Employee from Storing a Firearm in the Employee's Vehicle
Description: An Act Regarding an Employer's Authority to Prohibit an Employee from Storing a Firearm in the Employee's Vehicle
Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
Last Action Date: April 3, 2025
Title: An Act to Restore Full Civil Rights to Possess Firearms to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes
Description: An Act to Restore Full Civil Rights to Possess Firearms to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes
Last Action: Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
Last Action Date: March 21, 2025
Title: An Act to Eliminate the Duty to Inform a Law Enforcement Officer When Carrying a Concealed Handgun Without a Permit
Description: An Act to Eliminate the Duty to Inform a Law Enforcement Officer When Carrying a Concealed Handgun Without a Permit
Last Action: Voted: ANT. DIV. REP
Last Action Date: April 3, 2025
Title: An Act to Eliminate Background Checks for Private Sales of Firearms
Description: An Act to Eliminate Background Checks for Private Sales of Firearms
Last Action: Work Session Held: TABLED
Last Action Date: April 24, 2025
Title: An Act to Limit the Liability of Persons Who Provide Firearm Hold Agreements
Description: An Act to Limit the Liability of Persons Who Provide Firearm Hold Agreements
Last Action: Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
Last Action Date: March 21, 2025
Title: An Act to Reduce Gun Violence Casualties in Maine by Prohibiting the Possession of Large-capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices
Description: An Act to Reduce Gun Violence Casualties in Maine by Prohibiting the Possession of Large-capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices
Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
Last Action Date: April 3, 2025
Title: An Act to Promote the Secure Storage of Firearms
Description: An Act to Promote the Secure Storage of Firearms
Last Action: Work Session Held: TABLED
Last Action Date: April 24, 2025
Title: An Act Requiring Serial Numbers on Firearms and Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms
Description: An Act Requiring Serial Numbers on Firearms and Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms
Last Action: Work Session Held: TABLED
Last Action Date: April 3, 2025
Title: An Act Regarding the Required State of Mind Relating to the Threatening Display or Carrying of a Concealed Weapon
Description: An Act Regarding the Required State of Mind Relating to the Threatening Display or Carrying of a Concealed Weapon
Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
Last Action Date: April 30, 2025
Title: An Act to Allow Gun Shops to Hold Firearms for Veterans of the United States Armed Forces and First Responders
Description: An Act to Allow Gun Shops to Hold Firearms for Veterans of the United States Armed Forces and First Responders
Last Action: Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
Last Action Date: March 21, 2025
Title: An Act to Abolish the 72-hour Waiting Period for a Gun Purchase
Description: An Act to Abolish the 72-hour Waiting Period for a Gun Purchase
Last Action: Work Session Held: TABLED
Last Action Date: April 24, 2025
Title: An Act to Protect Maine Communities by Enacting the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
Description: An Act to Protect Maine Communities by Enacting the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
Last Action: On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence
Last Action Date: April 8, 2025
Title: An Act to Require Public Health Warnings to Be Posted and Provided by Firearm Dealers and Gunsmiths
Description: An Act to Require Public Health Warnings to Be Posted and Provided by Firearm Dealers and Gunsmiths
Last Action: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence
Last Action Date: April 1, 2025
Title: An Act to Prohibit the Auctioning of State Surplus or Forfeited Firearms
Description: An Act to Prohibit the Auctioning of State Surplus or Forfeited Firearms
Last Action: Reported Out: ONTP
Last Action Date: May 7, 2025
Title: An Act to Allow Municipalities to Prohibit Firearms Within Their Municipal Buildings and Voting Places and at Their Municipal Public Proceedings
Description: An Act to Allow Municipalities to Prohibit Firearms Within Their Municipal Buildings and Voting Places and at Their Municipal Public Proceedings
Last Action: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 134 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0
Last Action Date: April 30, 2025
Title: An Act to Ensure Responsible Business Practices by Licensed Firearms Dealers
Description: An Act to Ensure Responsible Business Practices by Licensed Firearms Dealers
Last Action: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 131 Yeas 17 - Nays 16 - Excused 2 - Absent 0
Last Action Date: April 29, 2025
Title: An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Exceptions
Description: An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Exceptions
Last Action: Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Action Date: May 7, 2025
Title: An Act to Restore Balanced Emergency Powers
Description: An Act to Restore Balanced Emergency Powers
Last Action: CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
Last Action Date: March 21, 2025
Title: An Act to Update the Statutory Definition of "Machine Gun" and Prohibit Possession of a Rapid-fire Device
Description: An Act to Update the Statutory Definition of "Machine Gun" and Prohibit Possession of a Rapid-fire Device
Last Action: Work Session Held: TABLED
Last Action Date: April 3, 2025
Title: An Act to Standardize the Laws Regarding the Carrying of Concealed Handguns in State Parks
Description: An Act to Standardize the Laws Regarding the Carrying of Concealed Handguns in State Parks
Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
Last Action Date: April 29, 2025
Title: An Act to Change the Definition of "Machine Gun" in the Maine Criminal Code
Description: An Act to Change the Definition of "Machine Gun" in the Maine Criminal Code
Last Action: Work Session Held: TABLED
Last Action Date: April 3, 2025
Title: An Act to Prohibit the Unsecured Storage of Handguns in Motor Vehicles
Description: An Act to Prohibit the Unsecured Storage of Handguns in Motor Vehicles
Last Action: In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Action Date: March 25, 2025
Title: An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records
Description: An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records
Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate on May 1, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
Last Action Date: May 1, 2025
