An Act To Reduce Gun Violence Casualties In Maine By Prohibiting The Possession Of Large-Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices
LD 1109 prohibits possession of ammunition feeding devices (like magazines, drums, or boxes) that hold more than 10 rounds, making it a Class D crime. It defines "large-capacity" as devices holding over 10 rounds or easily convertible to do so. The law exempts active military, law enforcement officers, and existing owners who modify, surrender, or sell devices within 180 days of the law's effective date. It does not apply to antique firearms or devices transported by licensed dealers.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025
Last action Jun 13, 2025
Floor votes · House Jun 12, 2025
How they voted
78–54
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 136
Jun 12, 2025
D
Democratic66
80% Nay
I
Independent3
66% Yea
R
Republican67
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jun 13, 2025
Amended
Motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland to ACCEPT The Report C Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-663) FAILED
upper
Jun 12, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (78-54-4)
house
Jun 11, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM/OTP-AM
legislature
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence PREVAILED
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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