29 total bills, 9 anti-gun bills,
14 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Maine Firearm Legislation
29 total bills, 9 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 Provide Training for Forest Rangers To Carry Firearms
Description: An Act To Provide Training for Forest Rangers To Carry Firearms
Last Action: in concurrence
Last Action Date: July 9, 2018
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Creation of a Firearms Owner Registry
Description: An Act To Prohibit the Creation of a Firearms Owner Registry
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 9, 2017
Title: An Act To Repeal Certain Requirements Concerning the Sale and Purchase of Firearms
Description: An Act To Repeal Certain Requirements Concerning the Sale and Purchase of Firearms
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: May 23, 2017
Title: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Weapons at Municipal Public Proceedings and Voting Places
Description: An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Weapons at Municipal Public Proceedings and Voting Places
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 19, 2017
Title: An Act To Require a Dealer To Sell a Gun Lock with Every New Firearm
Description: An Act To Require a Dealer To Sell a Gun Lock with Every New Firearm
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: April 18, 2017
Title: An Act To Recodify and Revise Certain Portions of the Maine Criminal Code
Description: An Act To Recodify and Revise Certain Portions of the Maine Criminal Code
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 13, 2017
Title: An Act Prohibiting a Law Enforcement Officer from Confiscating a Firearm under Certain Conditions
Description: An Act Prohibiting a Law Enforcement Officer from Confiscating a Firearm under Certain Conditions
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: April 4, 2017
Title: An Act To Strengthen Maine Citizens' Right to Self Defense
Description: An Act To Strengthen Maine Citizens' Right to Self Defense
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: March 30, 2017
Title: An Act To Protect the Safety of Emergency Medical Services Personnel and Patients
Description: An Act To Protect the Safety of Emergency Medical Services Personnel and Patients
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 6, 2017
Title: An Act To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission Relative to the Maine Criminal Code and Related Statutes
Description: An Act To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission Relative to the Maine Criminal Code and Related Statutes
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 21, 2018
Title: An Act To Provide a Voluntary Method of Determining Whether a Purchaser of a Firearm Is Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm without a Background Check
Description: An Act To Provide a Voluntary Method of Determining Whether a Purchaser of a Firearm Is Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm without a Background Check
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: May 9, 2017
Title: An Act To Prohibit Possession of Black Powder and Muzzle-loading Firearms by Certain Persons
Description: An Act To Prohibit Possession of Black Powder and Muzzle-loading Firearms by Certain Persons
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 6, 2017
Title: An Act To Enhance Safety on College and University Campuses by Allowing Firearms To Be Carried on the Campuses of Public Colleges and Universities
Description: An Act To Enhance Safety on College and University Campuses by Allowing Firearms To Be Carried on the Campuses of Public Colleges and Universities
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 7, 2017
Title: An Act Relating to Firearms Exclusions in Certain Locations
Description: An Act Relating to Firearms Exclusions in Certain Locations
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: May 23, 2017
Title: An Act Regarding the Prohibition on the Possession of a Firearm on School Property
Description: An Act Regarding the Prohibition on the Possession of a Firearm on School Property
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: March 22, 2018
Title: An Act Regarding the Termination of the Authority To Issue a Permit for a Noise Suppression Device on a Firearm for Hunting
Description: An Act Regarding the Termination of the Authority To Issue a Permit for a Noise Suppression Device on a Firearm for Hunting
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: March 27, 2018
Title: An Act To Exempt from Hunter Safety Courses Certain Veterans and Persons Who Have Completed Firearms Safety Courses
Description: An Act To Exempt from Hunter Safety Courses Certain Veterans and Persons Who Have Completed Firearms Safety Courses
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: March 22, 2018
Title: An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine
Description: An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: August 30, 2018
Title: An Act To Lower the Age Requirement To Carry a Concealed Handgun
Description: An Act To Lower the Age Requirement To Carry a Concealed Handgun
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Action Date: April 25, 2017
Title: An Act To Prohibit the Discharge of a Firearm within 300 Feet of a State-owned Boat Launching Ramp
Description: An Act To Prohibit the Discharge of a Firearm within 300 Feet of a State-owned Boat Launching Ramp
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: May 16, 2017
Title: An Act To Allow Municipally Funded Hospitals To Prohibit the Presence of Firearms on Their Property
Description: An Act To Allow Municipally Funded Hospitals To Prohibit the Presence of Firearms on Their Property
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: March 30, 2017
Title: An Act To Increase Firearm Safety
Description: An Act To Increase Firearm Safety
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: April 4, 2017
Title: An Act To Amend the Provision of Law Requiring Disclosure of the Possession of a Firearm under Certain Circumstances
Description: An Act To Amend the Provision of Law Requiring Disclosure of the Possession of a Firearm under Certain Circumstances
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: April 4, 2017
Title: An Act Regarding Possession of a Firearm on School Property
Description: An Act Regarding Possession of a Firearm on School Property
Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 27, 2017
Title: An Act To Expand Options for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Description: An Act To Expand Options for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Action Date: June 16, 2017
Title: An Act To Allow Nonviolent Felons To Own Firearms at the Court's Discretion
Description: An Act To Allow Nonviolent Felons To Own Firearms at the Court's Discretion
Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Last Action Date: May 23, 2017
Title: An Act To Update the Statutes Governing the Bureau of Labor Standards To Promote Clarity for Workers and Employers
Description: An Act To Update the Statutes Governing the Bureau of Labor Standards To Promote Clarity for Workers and Employers
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 15, 2017
Title: An Act To Transfer the Authority To Issue Nonconcealed Firearm Permits in Certain Cases from the Department of Public Safety to the Office of the Governor
Description: An Act To Transfer the Authority To Issue Nonconcealed Firearm Permits in Certain Cases from the Department of Public Safety to the Office of the Governor
Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Action Date: June 12, 2017
Title: An Act To Specify the Procedures Regarding the Court-ordered Surrender of Dangerous Weapons
Description: An Act To Specify the Procedures Regarding the Court-ordered Surrender of Dangerous Weapons
Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Last Action Date: July 9, 2018
