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ME LD1049
ME LD1049An Act to Eliminate the Duty to Inform a Law Enforcement Officer When Carrying a Concealed Handgun Without a Permit
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Introduced
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/13/2025
06/13/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
Current law requires an individual carrying a concealed handgun without a valid permit who comes into contact with a law enforcement officer during the course of any arrest, detainment or routine traffic stop to immediately inform that law enforcement officer of the fact that the individual is carrying a concealed handgun. This bill repeals that requirement and the penalty provision for failure to comply with that requirement.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates existing legal requirements in Maine that previously mandated individuals carrying concealed handguns to inform law enforcement officers about their weapon during an encounter. Specifically, the bill repeals two sections of Maine Revised Statutes (25 MRSA §2003-A and 25 MRSA §2004, sub-§5) that were originally enacted in 2015, which likely pertained to disclosure obligations for concealed carry permit holders. By removing these sections, the bill effectively removes the legal duty for individuals to proactively notify law enforcement that they are carrying a concealed handgun. This change appears to be part of a broader trend in some states to reduce restrictions on concealed carry and simplify firearm regulations. The bill suggests that individuals carrying concealed handguns would no longer be required to voluntarily disclose the presence of their weapon to law enforcement officers during interactions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Jennifer Poirier (R)*,
Donald Ardell (R),
Kimberly Haggan (R),
Joshua Morris (R),
Bob Nutting (R),
Shelley Rudnicki (R),
Katrina Smith (R),
Jim Thorne (R),
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 06/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1049&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0678&item=1&snum=132 |
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