Some approved legislation still awaits action by the governor, and lawmakers will return for at least one more day to address vetoes.
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After Lewiston shooting, Maine lawmakers approve expanded background checks, waiting period
But the full Legislature never took up a proposal for a red flag law that would give families, in addition to law enforcement, the ability to restrict a person’s access to weapons without a mental health evaluation.
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As legislative session reached final hours, lawmakers did not vote on red flag law
The proposal would give family members a path toward restricting access to weapons for a person in crisis without a mental health evaluation.
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Maine House narrowly approves 72-hour waiting period on gun purchases, ban on bump stocks
Both proposals also received initial support from the Senate last week and now head to another round of votes in each chamber.
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Maine Senate narrowly supports expanded background checks, 72-hour waiting period
The Senate took up 5 bills that would put stricter gun laws in place and passed 4 of them.
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Bill to allow lawsuits against gun manufacturers narrowly advances to the Senate
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, cleared the House of Representatives last night by a 4-vote margin, with at least 6 Democrats joining Republicans in opposition.
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Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks
The rule aims to close a loophole that has allowed tens of thousands of guns to be sold every year by unlicensed dealers who do not perform background checks. Gun rights groups are expected to fight it in court.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Washington County lagging behind rest of Maine in use of yellow flag law
A compilation of data by The Maine Monitor found that the county has filed just a single yellow flag order since the law passed nearly 4 years ago.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Abortion may save the Republic – with a little help from guns
This election year, women, supported by male allies, have the opportunity to effect significant change.
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Physicians, gun owners, activists pack Maine State House for hearing on gun reform
Dozens of people testified for and against a pair of bills that include expanding background check requirements to advertised private firearms sales and a 72-hour waiting period on purchases.