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ME LD424
ME LD424An Act Concerning the Concealed Carrying of a Handgun by an Individual Who Is 18 Years of Age but Under 21 Years of Age
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill removes the exception from the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 25, section 2001-A concerning the carrying of concealed weapons for handguns carried by persons 18 years of age or older and under 21 years of age who are on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard or who are honorably discharged veterans and allows a person who is 18 years of age or older who is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm to carry a concealed handgun.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Maine's existing law regarding concealed carry of handguns by lowering the minimum age requirement from 21 to 18 years old. Specifically, the bill removes the previous age-based restrictions that only allowed individuals under 21 to carry a concealed handgun if they were on active military duty, in the National Guard, or were honorably discharged veterans. Under the proposed change, any person 18 years of age or older who is not otherwise legally prohibited from possessing a firearm will be permitted to carry a concealed handgun. The bill effectively expands concealed carry rights to a younger age group by eliminating the previous exceptions and creating a more inclusive policy for handgun carry in Maine. This change represents a significant shift in the state's firearms regulations, potentially allowing more young adults to legally carry concealed weapons.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Alicia Collins (R)*,
Paul Flynn (R),
Abigail Griffin (R),
Timmy Guerrette (R),
David Haggan (R),
Kimberly Haggan (R),
Mathew McIntyre (R),
Jennifer Poirier (R),
Katrina Smith (R),
Jim Thorne (R),
Last Action
House: C-A (H-656) - House: C-A (H-656) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=424&snum=132 |
| House: C-A (H-656) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0278&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-656) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN042402.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0278&item=1&snum=132 |
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