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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | ME | LD 1126 | Prohibits the Manufacture, Possession, Importation, Sale, or Transfer of Undetectable Firearms in the State | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 16) |
| June 13, 2025 | ME | LD 1062 | Repeals Private Sale Firearm Background Checks in Maine | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 15) |
| June 12, 2025 | ME | LD 1120 | Prohibits Certain Forms of Firearm Storage Defined as Negligent | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - Senate (16 - 19) |
| June 12, 2025 | ME | LD 424 | Reduces the Age Requirement for an Individual to Carry a Firearm Without a Permit | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 17) |
| June 12, 2025 | ME | LD 998 | Authorizes Employers to Prohibit Employees From Storing Firearms in Their Vehicle While at Work | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 16) |
| June 12, 2025 | ME | LD 677 | Prohibits the Posession of Certain Rapid-Fire Devices in Maine | "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - Senate (16 - 19) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/25 | LD 1126 | Prohibits the Manufacture, Possession, Importation, Sale, or Transfer of Undetectable Firearms in the State | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 16) |
| 6/13 | LD 1062 | Repeals Private Sale Firearm Background Checks in Maine | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 15) |
| 6/12 | LD 1120 | Prohibits Certain Forms of Firearm Storage Defined as Negligent | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Not Adopted - Senate (16 - 19) |
| 6/12 | LD 424 | Reduces the Age Requirement for an Individual to Carry a Firearm Without a Permit | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 17) |
| 6/12 | LD 998 | Authorizes Employers to Prohibit Employees From Storing Firearms in Their Vehicle While at Work | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 16) |
| 6/12 | LD 677 | Prohibits the Posession of Certain Rapid-Fire Devices in Maine | "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - Senate (16 - 19) |