LD411

This bill updates Maine law to require the destruction of all forfeited firearms, not just those used in murder or unlawful homicide crimes.

This bill amends Maine law to require the destruction of all firearms that have been forfeited as a mandatory part of a criminal sentence under the general sentencing provisions of the Maine Criminal Code. Previously, only firearms used in murder or unlawful homicide crimes were required to be destroyed. The bill also narrows the exceptions to mandatory forfeiture, eliminating the exception for cases where the firearm subject to forfeiture is rightfully owned by another person.