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2023-2024 TESTIMONY
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Official Bill Title: An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Disposition of Forfeited Firearms
Summary:This bill's amendment bans the sale of bump stocks and other devices that increase the rate of fire of semi-automatic guns to the rate of fire of machine guns. The bill does not include banning assault weapons.
Our position: Support
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Official Bill Title: An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine's Firearm Laws and Mental Health System
Summary:This is the Governor's bill that includes an expansion of background checks for gun sales, strengthens Maine's yellow-flag laws, and establishes an Injury and Violence Prevention Program at the Maine CDC.
Our position: Support
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Last Action in Senate: Placed on Appropriations Table
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Official Bill Title: An Act to Strengthen Public Safety, Health and Well-being by Expanding Services and Coordinating Violence Prevention Resources
Summary:Strengthening public safety by expanding resources for those experiencing a mental health crisis and establishing an Office of Violence Prevention to promote effective means to reduce gun violence.
Our position: Support
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Official Bill Title: An Act to Address Gun Violence in Maine by Requiring a Waiting Period for Certain Firearm Purchases
Summary:Those who purchase a new firearm have to wait 72 hours before they can receive it.
Our position: Support
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Official Bill Title: An Act to Enact the Crisis Intervention Order Act to Protect the Safety of the Public
Summary:This bill enacts the Crisis Intervention Order Act. It would permit family members to seek a court order to remove firearms if another family member is a risk to themselves or others. Twenty-one states, including Florida, Indiana, Colorado, Michigan, and other states with strong traditions of gun ownership, have ERPO laws.
Our position: Support