Last-minute red flag bill draws a divided crowd to State House hearing

Supporters say the bill would provide an important path forward for families seeking to restrict a loved one's access to firearms without stigmatizing mental illness, while opponents raise concerns about due process and Second Amendment rights.

Committee backs expanded background checks, waiting period for gun purchases

The Judiciary Committee also will soon take up a last-minute bill that would put in place 'an improved crisis intervention order' for restricting access to firearms when people are deemed to be a threat.

Washington County lagging behind rest of Maine in use of yellow flag law

A compilation of data by The Maine Monitor found that the county has filed just a single yellow flag order since the law passed nearly 4 years ago.

Divided committee supports study of program to voluntarily waive gun rights

The Legislature's Judiciary Committee tabled three other gun-related bills during a work session Thursday and will take them up again at a later date.

Maine Democrats meet privately with ATF official as advocates work to build support for gun reforms

Democratic lawmakers meet in private with a federal firearms regulator to discuss existing rules in preparation for a key committee meeting Thursday. Republicans criticize the move, pass up an offer to do the same and say the discussions should have been public.

Lawmakers take up gun bills, focus on waiting periods, background checks

The Legislature's Judiciary Committee holds a work session on a series of bills that include a proposal from Gov. Janet Mills to expand background checks and update the state's yellow flag law.

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