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LD 1379

An Act To Require Public Health Warnings To Be Posted And Provided By Firearm Dealers And Gunsmiths

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Poppy Arford and 8 co-sponsors

Requires firearm dealers and gunsmiths to post and provide public health warnings to customers at point of sale or service, intended to boost safety awareness.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1379

Summary of LD 1379: An Act To Require Public Health Warnings To Be Posted And Provided By Firearm Dealers And Gunsmiths

Overview

LD 1379 proposes that firearm dealers and gunsmiths display public health warnings and provide them to customers. The bill targets the relationship between firearm commerce and public health information, requiring explicit notice and dissemination of warnings at the point of sale or service.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Public health warnings would be required to be posted in firearm dealers and gunsmith shops.
  • Warnings would also need to be provided to customers (e.g., at the time of purchase or service).
  • The summary does not include the exact text of the warnings, the specific placement requirements, or the format (signage size, digital displays, or printed handouts). It also does not specify who enforces the requirements or any penalties for noncompliance.
  • Content details of the warnings (such as topics covered or required language) are not provided in the available summary.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary: Licensed firearm dealers and gunsmiths operating in Maine.
  • Indirectly: Firearm purchasers and other customers who interact with dealers and gunsmiths, who would be the recipients of the posted and provided warnings.
  • Employees of dealers/gunsmiths may be responsible for ensuring compliance.

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: April 1, 2025.
  • Referred to: Committee on Judiciary (April 1, 2025).
  • Concurrence actions: “Sent for concurrence” and “REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence” (April 1, 2025).
  • Committee actions: Work Session held May 15, 2025; Voted ONTP (Ought Not To Pass) May 15, 2025.
  • Reported out of committee: ONTP June 12, 2025.
  • Legislative status: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 on June 13, 2025.
  • In short: The bill did not advance and is considered dead for the current session.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Public health objectives: The bill aims to increase visibility of health-related information tied to firearm use and storage, potentially informing consumer behavior and promoting safety.
  • Compliance burden: Dealers and gunsmiths would incur requirements to display and distribute warnings, which could necessitate signage, printed materials, or digital displays.
  • Enforcement and penalties: Not specified in the available summary; details would influence expected compliance costs and penalties for noncompliance.
  • Legislative trajectory: With the bill currently dead, it would need reintroduction and passage in a future session to become law.

Notes

  • All information reflects the provided bill summary and legislative actions up to the current status. No fiscal note or exact statutory language is included in the supplied materials.

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

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