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27 total bills, 11 anti-gun bills,
11 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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 14, 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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 15, 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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: July 6, 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: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: April 5, 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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 20, 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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 20, 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: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: March 5, 2024

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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 16, 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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 20, 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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 13, 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: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Last Action Date: June 21, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

HP1286

Title: JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2, 2023 AS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY

Description: JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2, 2023 AS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY

Last Action: READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.

Last Action Date: June 6, 2023

this is an anti-gun bill

LD1340

Title: An Act to Prohibit the Sale or Possession of Rapid-fire Modification Devices

Description: An Act to Prohibit the Sale or Possession of Rapid-fire Modification Devices

Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 21, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

LD1557

Title: An Act to Increase and Enhance School Safety by Allowing Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Possess Handguns on School Property

Description: An Act to Increase and Enhance School Safety by Allowing Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Possess Handguns on School Property

Last Action: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 12, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

LD1560

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: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Last Action Date: June 15, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

LD1561

Title: An Act to Restore Firearm Rights and Hunting Privileges to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes

Description: An Act to Restore Firearm Rights and Hunting Privileges to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes

Last Action: Unfinished Business

Last Action Date: March 27, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

LD2119

Title: An Act to Support Suicide Prevention by Allowing the Voluntary Waiver of Firearm Rights

Description: An Act to Support Suicide Prevention by Allowing the Voluntary Waiver of Firearm Rights

Last Action: Voted: Divided Report

Last Action Date: March 21, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

LD2130

Title: An Act to Prohibit Unauthorized Paramilitary Training

Description: An Act to Prohibit Unauthorized Paramilitary Training

Last Action: Unfinished Business

Last Action Date: March 27, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

LD2237

Title: An Act to Strengthen Public Safety, Health and Well-being by Expanding Services and Coordinating Violence Prevention Resources

Description: An Act to Strengthen Public Safety, Health and Well-being by Expanding Services and Coordinating Violence Prevention Resources

Last Action: On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Last Action Date: March 21, 2024

watching this bill

LD2283

Title: An Act to Enact the Crisis Intervention Order Act to Protect the Safety of the Public

Description: An Act to Enact the Crisis Intervention Order Act to Protect the Safety of the Public

Last Action:

Last Action Date: March 28, 2024

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: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Last Action Date: June 21, 2023

watching this bill

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: HELD BY GOVERNOR

Last Action Date: August 9, 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: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Last Action Date: June 14, 2023

this is an pro-gun bill

LD1872

Title: An Act to Restore Balanced Emergency Powers

Description: An Act to Restore Balanced Emergency Powers

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

Last Action Date: June 13, 2023

watching this bill

LD2086

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: Work Session Held: TABLED

Last Action Date: March 21, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

LD2224

Title: An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System

Description: An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System

Last Action: Work Session Held: TABLED

Last Action Date: March 21, 2024

this is an anti-gun bill

LD2238

Title: An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases

Description: An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases

Last Action: Work Session Held: TABLED

Last Action Date: March 21, 2024

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