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ME LD1147

Bill

Status

Failed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Sinclair

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends 25 MRSA §2001-A to add "intentionally or knowingly" as the required mental state for criminal liability when displaying a weapon in a threatening manner or carrying a concealed weapon

  • Responds to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Counterman v. Colorado, 600 U.S. 66 (2023), which established new federal standards for culpable mental states

  • Covered weapons include firearms, slungshots, knuckles, bowie knives, dirks, stilettos, and other dangerous or deadly weapons typically used in attack or defense

  • Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety; presented by Representative Sinclair of Bath

Legislative Description

An Act Regarding the Required State of Mind Relating to the Threatening Display or Carrying of a Concealed Weapon

Possession

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice And Public Safety3/18/2025

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