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Introduced
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/13/2025
06/13/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill provides immunity to the holder of a firearm pursuant to a firearm hold agreement who returns the firearm to the firearm owner at the termination of the agreement unless the conduct of the holder is otherwise unlawful.
AI Summary
This bill creates legal protection for individuals who temporarily hold someone else's firearm under a "firearm hold agreement," which is defined as a written or oral arrangement where a person takes physical possession of a lawfully owned firearm at the owner's request and holds it for a predetermined period. Specifically, the bill prevents legal action against the person holding the firearm if they return the firearm to the owner at the end of the agreement, as long as their conduct has been otherwise lawful. The purpose of this legislation appears to be providing a clear legal framework and liability shield for people who might voluntarily hold a firearm for a friend or family member during a temporary period, such as during a personal crisis or while someone is traveling. By establishing this protection, the bill encourages responsible firearm handling and provides a formal mechanism for temporarily transferring firearm possession without fear of potential legal repercussions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Vicki Doudera (D)*,
Amy Arata (R),
Tavis Hasenfus (D),
Joseph Martin (R),
Rachel Talbot Ross (D),
Jim White (R),
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 06/13/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1104&snum=132 |
Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN110401.pdf |
BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0723&item=1&snum=132 |
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