LD525

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

Failed·6/16/25
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Maine LD525 allows the discharge of firearms on private property within 500 feet of school property if done in defense of premises.

Maine LD525 modifies the state's firearms law to exempt the discharge of firearms within 500 feet of school property if the discharge is in accordance with the laws governing the use of force in defense of premises. This change applies to situations where a person is legally justified in using force to protect property, including private property near schools.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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70 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 16, 2025

House

Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford MOVED to INSIST.

Jun 16, 2025

House

Motion of Representative MORRIS of Turner to RECEDE and CONCUR to ACCEPTANCE of the Minority Ought to Pass Report and PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED FAILED.

Jun 16, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 505 (Yeas 69 - Nays 70 - Absent 10 - Excused 2)