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LD 1109

An Act To Reduce Gun Violence Casualties In Maine By Prohibiting The Possession Of Large-Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Matt Beck and 6 co-sponsors

Maine bill bans possession of large-capacity ammunition feeding devices to reduce gun-violence casualties, affecting owners, dealers, and law enforcement.

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1109

Summary — LD 1109 (132nd Maine Legislature)

Title: An Act To Reduce Gun Violence Casualties in Maine By Prohibiting The Possession Of Large-Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices
Introduced: March 18, 2025
Status: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) — June 13, 2025

Purpose

The bill’s stated purpose is to reduce gun violence casualties in Maine by prohibiting the possession of “large-capacity ammunition feeding devices” (LCFDs). The legislative intent is to restrict access to high-capacity magazines and similar devices that increase the number of rounds a firearm can discharge before reloading.

Key provisions (as indicated by title and bill classification)

  • Prohibition on possession of large-capacity ammunition feeding devices.
  • The bill likely defines “large-capacity ammunition feeding devices” (LCFDs) in the statutory language (common definitions in similar laws specify detachable magazines, drums, belts or tubes that hold more than a specified number of rounds).
  • The bill likely addresses related matters such as transfer/sale, penalties for violations, and possible exemptions or grandfathering for law enforcement, military, or persons who legally possessed devices before an effective date.
    Note: The provided documents do not include the full text; specifics such as capacity thresholds (e.g., >10 rounds), penalty levels, exemptions, or buyback provisions are not available in the materials supplied.

Who would be affected

  • Individuals in Maine who possess prohibited LCFDs (private owners, collectors, or recreational shooters).
  • Firearms retailers, manufacturers, and transfer intermediaries operating in Maine.
  • Law enforcement agencies (implementation, enforcement, and potential exemptions).
  • Courts and corrections systems (in connection with any prosecutions or fines).

Fiscal and criminal-justice impact

  • Fiscal Note (approved 4/17/25) reports:
    • Minor cost increase to the General Fund.
    • Minor revenue increases to the General Fund and other dedicated (special revenue) funds from additional fines or fees.
  • Correctional and judicial impact statement: Minimal additional court workload from a small number of new cases; no additional funding required at this time.

Legislative history and final status

  • Referred to Judiciary (after Criminal Justice & Public Safety suggested printing) and carried over per Joint Order SP 519.
  • Committee action: Work session (4/3/25); divided report; reported out (ONTP/OTP‑AM/OTP‑AM).
  • House: On 6/12/25, the House accepted Report A (“Ought Not To Pass”) — Yeas 88, Nays 59 — and sent for concurrence.
  • Senate: On 6/13/25, a motion to accept the Committee Amendment (H‑663) failed (Yeas 15 – Nays 20). Subsequently the Senate accepted the “Ought Not To Pass” report (Yeas 22 – Nays 13).
  • Final: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) on June 13, 2025.

If you want, I can locate the bill text to extract the precise legal definitions, penalties, and any exemptions provided in LD 1109.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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