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14 total bills, 4 anti-gun bills,
7 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Maine Firearm Legislation

2013-2014 Session2015-2016 Session2017-2018 Session2019-2020 Session2021-2022 Session2023-2024 Session

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note: Legislation approved by Legislative Council carries over from odd-numbered to even-numbered years.

this is an pro-gun bill

LD52

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: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS in concurrence

Last Action Date: January 4, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

LD60

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: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence

Last Action Date: January 4, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

LD168

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: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence

Last Action Date: January 17, 2023

watching this bill

LD493

Title: An Act to Establish a Statewide Relinquished Firearms Inventory

Description: An Act to Establish a Statewide Relinquished Firearms Inventory

Last Action: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence

Last Action Date: February 7, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

LD551

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: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence

Last Action Date: February 9, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

LD624

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: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence

Last Action Date: February 14, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

LD629

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: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in concurrence

Last Action Date: February 14, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

LD943

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: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence

Last Action Date: March 2, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

LD1011

Title: An Act Requiring the Reporting of Stolen Firearms

Description: An Act Requiring the Reporting of Stolen Firearms

Last Action: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence

Last Action Date: March 7, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

LD1084

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: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS in concurrence

Last Action Date: March 9, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

LD1103

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: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence

Last Action Date: March 9, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

LD22

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: In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Last Action Date: January 4, 2023

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LD582

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: In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Last Action Date: February 14, 2023

watching this bill

LD1072

Title: An Act Regarding the Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Description: An Act Regarding the Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Last Action: In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Last Action Date: March 16, 2023

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