Maine: Child safety bill passed into law

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2021 Maine active gun legislation
LD 635 Silencers – allowing for hunting
LD 666 Hunting regulations – decreasing
LD 759 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Locking up guns – requiring
LD 805 Gun restrictions – adding areas around polling stations
LD 884 Gun data analysis – restricting
LD 976 Assault weapons – banning
LD 1015 Ammunition – restricting by banning lead
LD 1068 Domestic abuse – preventing
LD 1033 Hunting regulations – decreasing
LD 1052 Guns during emergencies – allowing
LD 1138 Justified killing – expanding
LD 1179 Gun buybacks- eliminating
LD 1286 Background checks – eliminating

Child safety bill passed into law

June 20, 2021

  • LD 759, passed into law. It penalizes persons who leave a loaded gun in a place that is accessible to a child. Such things as locking up the guns exempts the adult from prosecution. 👍 like

Bill to prevent child endangerment before the Governor

June 28, 2021

  • LD 759, passed the legislature. It penalizes persons who leave a loaded gun in a place that is accessible to a child. Such things as locking up the guns exempts the adult from prosecution. 👍 like

This bill passed the legislature and is now before Governor Mills for final signature. The NRA asked their members to contact the Governor’s office. Gun child safety supporters need to contact the Governor’s office to support her in resisting pressure to sign this bill.  Ask for her not to veto LD 759. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Numerous gun bills to get important votes at any time

June 2, 2021

  • LD 666, to receive a full House and full Senate vote soon. It allows those as young as 14 to go hunting on their own. The current requirement to be accompanied by a junior hunter supervisor will be eliminated. 👎dislike
  • LD 805, to receive a full House and full Senate vote soon. It creates a gun free zone around polling places. Anyone displaying guns around polling places intends to intimate wary voters into not voting. 👍 like
  • LD 884, to receive a full House and full Senate vote soon. It prevents the Department of Public Safety from retaining any data related to firearm purchases. The NRA is afraid that data analysis may find that guns are dangerous and the research may help justify better gun safety laws. 👎dislike
  • LD 976, to receive a full House and full Senate vote soon. It classifies guns that have been altered by bump stocks as machine guns. This makes sense because they both are automatic weapons. 👍 like
  • LD 1033, to receive a full House and full Senate vote soon. It allows hunting on Sundays with the permission of the land owner. Currently, Sunday is a day of peace and quiet as hunting is not allowed. 👎dislike
  • LD 1052, to receive a full House and full Senate vote soon. It eliminates the Governor’s ability to keep communities safe. During and emergency, the Governor is prevented from placing restrictions on gun companies. The become exempt from safety rules that restrict all other businesses. 👎dislike

The Maine legislature is moving fast towards votes on numerous important gun bills. The NRA asked their members to contact their State Senator and State Representative. This is the time for gun violence prevention supporters to also contact their representatives. Ask for support of LD 805 and LD 976. Also ask for opposition to LD 666, LD 884, LD 1033, and 1052. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Voter intimidation bill up for Senate vote Wednesday (05/18)

May 18, 2021

  • LD 805, scheduled for full Senate vote. It creates a gun free zone around polling places. Anyone displaying guns around polling places intends to intimate wary voters into not voting. 👍 like

This bill is scheduled to be voted on by the full Maine Senate tomorrow (05/19/2021). The NRA asked their members to contact their State Senator. This is the moment to help this bill and contact your State Senator. Ask for support of LD 805. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Submit testimony against 3 NRA gun bills

May 5, 2021

  • LD 884, hearing scheduled. It prevents the Department of Public Safety from retaining any data related to firearm purchases. The NRA is afraid that data analysis may find that guns are dangerous and the research may help justify better gun safety laws. 👎dislike
  • LD 1179, hearing scheduled. It prevents any Maine government official from participating in a gun removal or buyback program. The end result would be to lose a way to get guns off the street. 👎dislike
  • LD 1286, hearing scheduled. It eliminates background checks for those with a concealed weapons license. Non-criminals can later become criminals. Future background checks are needed to stop future criminals from getting guns. 👎dislike

All these bills are scheduled for hearings by the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee today (May 5). Late notice was announced, but it is not too late to submit testimony. Ask for opposition to LD 884, LD 1179 and LD 1286. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

A bill is active that allows killing and claiming a threat

April 22, 2021

  • LD 1138, public hearing scheduled. This is a so called “stand-your-ground” bill. It allows the shooting of another person and then by claiming to be threatened, not be prosecuted. In Florida, this law allowed the killing of a Trevon Martin, an unarmed black man, because of the color of his skin. 👎dislike

A hearing is schedule for Monday, April 26 by the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee to discuss this bill. The NRA told their members, “Please act now! Contact members of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.”

This is the time to contact the committee members or your Maine state legislators. Urge them to oppose LD 1138, an unnecessary bill that will result in senseless gun deaths. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Restricting loaded guns at polling places has a hearing

April 8, 2021

  • LD 805 is scheduled for a committee hearing. It creates a gun free zone around polling places. A display of guns around polling places could be very intimidating. 👍 like

This bill is scheduled for a hearing before the State and Local Government Committee on Monday, April 12. The NRA asked their members to contact the committee members. We recommend contacting your State Senator and Representative at this time. Ask for support of LD 805 to keep democracy safe in Maine. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

A domestic violence prevention bill is active

March 5, 2021

  • LD 1068 is before a committee for a hearing. It allows the courts to restrict access to guns for people who have threatened others.  An example might be the perpetrator of domestic violence. 👍 like

The bill is before the Judiciary Committee for a hearing on on Tuesday (04/06/2021). The NRA asked their members to contact the committee. Gun violence prevention supporters, please take a minute to contact committee members or your State Senator and Representative. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

A ban on lead ammunition to be heard in committee Monday

April 2, 2021

  • LD 1015, committee meeting is scheduled. It bans lead in ammunition. When used, it remains in the environment and can continue to contaminate the water supply and harm animals. The NRA argues that it is cheaper for hunters.  👍 like

This bill is scheduled for a hearing on Monday, April 5 by the Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Committee. The NRA asked their members to contact their State Representative. Gun control supporters should contact their State Representative and urge them to support LD 1015. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Committee hearing scheduled on two NRA hunting bills

March 23, 2021

  • LD 635, committee meeting is scheduled. It allows hunters to use silencers when they attempt to kill animals. Of course, once silencers are for sale, they will used when committing crimes. 👎dislike
  • LD 666, committee meeting is scheduled. It allows those as young as 14 to go hunting on their own. The current requirement to be accompanied by a junior hunter supervisor will be eliminated. 👎dislike

Both bills will be heard by the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee on Wednesday (03/24/2021). This is an opportunity to offset the power of the NRA and advocate for gun safety. Contact your Senator and Representative. Urge them to oppose LD 635 and LD 666. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

 

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