LD208

An Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm Purchases

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Maine LD208 eliminates the 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases.

Maine LD208 repeals the 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases, removing the requirement that sellers wait before delivering a purchased firearm to the buyer. This change affects firearm sellers and buyers in Maine by allowing immediate transfer of firearms after purchase.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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17 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 19

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 30, 2025

12:45 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Reports READ.

Apr 9

House

On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.

Apr 9

House

ROLL CALL NO. 793 (Yeas 77 - Nays 72 - Absent 1 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)