Proposed Maine Firearm Legislation
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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