LD 1230

Maine House of Representatives bill in Session 132.

Status: failed. Latest action: April 9, 2026.

An Act to Abolish the 72-hour Waiting Period for a Gun Purchase.

Bill ID ME-132-LD-1230
Session 132
Status failed
Committee Judiciary
House of Representatives failed 2026-04-09
Firearms
Summary

ABOLISH THE 72-HOUR WAITING PERIOD FOR A GUN PURCHASE

Sponsor
David W. Boyer Jr.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-03-25 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-09 Status failed
2026-04-09 Latest Action Reports READ. | On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. | Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 938 Yeas 20 - Nays 15 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 | Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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