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ME LD525

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Morris

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates an exception to Maine's prohibition on discharging firearms within 500 feet of school property

  • Exception applies when a person is using force in defense of premises under Title 17-A, section 104, subsection 3 (Maine's defense of property law)

  • Amends 20-A MRSA §6552 by adding a new paragraph D to the existing statute

  • Referred to the Committee on Judiciary; introduced February 11, 2025

  • Sponsored by Representative Morris of Turner with 9 cosponsors including Senator Haggan of Penobscot

Legislative 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

Possession

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs2/11/2025

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