Bill > LD998

This bill modifies Maine state law regarding an employer's ability to restrict firearms in employees' vehicles. Currently, employers are prohibited from preventing employees from storing a firearm in their vehicle, provided the vehicle is locked and the firearm is out of sight. The key change is the removal of the requirement that the employee must possess a valid concealed carry permit. This means all employees, regardless of whether they have a concealed carry permit, would now have the right to store a firearm in their personal vehicle while at work, as long as the vehicle remains locked and the firearm is not visible. The law applies to all employers, including state government agencies across executive, legislative, and judicial branches. However, the bill explicitly maintains that this provision does not override existing laws that prohibit firearms in certain locations. By eliminating the concealed carry permit requirement, the bill effectively broadens employees' rights to store firearms in their personal vehicles during work hours.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=998&snum=132