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20 total bills, 11 anti-gun bills,
2 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Maine Firearm Legislation

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

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LD44

Title: An Act Regarding the Maine Criminal Code

Description: An Act Regarding the Maine Criminal Code

Last Action: CARRIED OVER to any Special Session of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order SP 788.

Last Action Date: March 17, 2020

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LD79

Title: An Act To Protect Shooting Ranges

Description: An Act To Protect Shooting Ranges

Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Last Action Date: March 21, 2019

this is an pro-gun bill

LD85

Title: An Act To Establish a Sales Tax Exemption for the Purchase of Firearm Safety Devices

Description: An Act To Establish a Sales Tax Exemption for the Purchase of Firearm Safety Devices

Last Action: CARRIED OVER to any Special Session of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order SP 788.

Last Action Date: March 17, 2020

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LD121

Title: An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Promote Safety with Respect to the Handling or Use of Firearms, Watercraft, All-terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles and in Other Outdoor Activities

Description: An Act To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Promote Safety with Respect to the Handling or Use of Firearms, Watercraft, All-terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles and in Other Outdoor Activities

Last Action: Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 154 Yeas 33 - Nays 0 - Excused 2 - Absent 0

Last Action Date: May 29, 2019

this is an anti-gun bill

LD379

Title: An Act To Protect Children by Requiring the Safe Storage of Loaded Firearms

Description: An Act To Protect Children by Requiring the Safe Storage of Loaded Firearms

Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 11, 2019

this is an anti-gun bill

LD516

Title: An Act To Establish a Statewide Voluntary Firearm Collection Day and Ongoing Program

Description: An Act To Establish a Statewide Voluntary Firearm Collection Day and Ongoing Program

Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: May 28, 2019

this is an pro-gun bill

LD533

Title: An Act To Eliminate the Statutory Duty To Retreat and Affirm the Right of Self-defense

Description: An Act To Eliminate the Statutory Duty To Retreat and Affirm the Right of Self-defense

Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 10, 2019

this is an anti-gun bill

LD747

Title: An Act To Promote the Safe Use and Sale of Firearms

Description: An Act To Promote the Safe Use and Sale of Firearms

Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: May 28, 2019

this is an anti-gun bill

LD1033

Title: An Act To Protect Children from Accidental Injury Due to Unsafe Storage of Firearms

Description: An Act To Protect Children from Accidental Injury Due to Unsafe Storage of Firearms

Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: May 28, 2019

this is an anti-gun bill

LD1071

Title: An Act To Prohibit the Sale of High-capacity Magazines

Description: An Act To Prohibit the Sale of High-capacity Magazines

Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: May 28, 2019

this is an anti-gun bill

LD1569

Title: An Act To Prohibit Untraceable and Undetectable Firearms

Description: An Act To Prohibit Untraceable and Undetectable Firearms

Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 10, 2019

this is an anti-gun bill

LD810

Title: An Act To Require Background Checks for All Private Firearm Sales or Transfers Except between Family Members

Description: An Act To Require Background Checks for All Private Firearm Sales or Transfers Except between Family Members

Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 10, 2019

this is an anti-gun bill

LD1099

Title: An Act To Reduce Suicides and Violent Crimes by Requiring a 72-hour Waiting Period after the Sale of a Firearm

Description: An Act To Reduce Suicides and Violent Crimes by Requiring a 72-hour Waiting Period after the Sale of a Firearm

Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 13, 2019

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LD1215

Title: An Act Relating to Defenses and Self-defense in the Maine Criminal Code

Description: An Act Relating to Defenses and Self-defense in the Maine Criminal Code

Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: January 30, 2020

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LD1270

Title: An Act To Create Certain Recreational Opportunities on State-owned Land

Description: An Act To Create Certain Recreational Opportunities on State-owned Land

Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

Last Action Date: March 5, 2020

this is an anti-gun bill

LD1276

Title: An Act To Better Enforce the Prohibition against Dangerous Persons Possessing Firearms

Description: An Act To Better Enforce the Prohibition against Dangerous Persons Possessing Firearms

Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 13, 2019

this is an anti-gun bill

LD1312

Title: An Act Regarding Access to Firearms by Extremely Dangerous and Suicidal Individuals

Description: An Act Regarding Access to Firearms by Extremely Dangerous and Suicidal Individuals

Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 18, 2019

this is an anti-gun bill

LD1470

Title: An Act To Allow the Prohibition of Weapons at Public Proceedings and Voting Places

Description: An Act To Allow the Prohibition of Weapons at Public Proceedings and Voting Places

Last Action: Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 12, 2019

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LD1787

Title: An Act To Clarify and Enhance Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Laws

Description: An Act To Clarify and Enhance Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Laws

Last Action: CARRIED OVER to any Special Session of the 129th Legislature pursuant to Joint Order SP 788.

Last Action Date: March 17, 2020

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LD1811

Title: An Act To Enhance Personal and Public Safety by Requiring Evaluations of and Judicial Hearings for Persons in Protective Custody Regarding Risk of Harm and Restricting Access to Dangerous Weapons

Description: An Act To Enhance Personal and Public Safety by Requiring Evaluations of and Judicial Hearings for Persons in Protective Custody Regarding Risk of Harm and Restricting Access to Dangerous Weapons

Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Last Action Date: June 20, 2019

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