Maine Approves Expanded Background Checks, Rejects Gun Lawsuit Legislation

Published on April 16, 2024

Maine’s House of Representatives disposed of two gun bills on April 15 and is set to vote on two more on Tuesday. During Monday’s session, state representatives shot down a bill that would have allowed persons harmed by the improper use of a gun to sue the manufacturer. Representatives gave the thumbs up to a bill pushed by Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat. LD 2224, “An Act to Strengthen Public Safety by Improving Maine’s Firearm Laws and Mental Health System,” passed on a largely party-line vote of 73-66. It could be on the governor’s desk before the session ends on Wednesday....

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