Maine · 132
LD 486
An Act To Remove The Duty Of An Individual Exercising Self-Defense To Safely Retreat Or Abstain From Performing Certain Acts Upon Demand
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Summary AI-generated
LD 486, titled 'An Act To Remove The Duty Of An Individual Exercising Self-Defense To Safely Retreat Or Abstain From Performing Certain Acts Upon Demand,' proposes to eliminate the legal obligation for individuals acting in self-defense to retreat or refrain from specific actions when confronted. The legislation addresses the duties of individuals claiming self-defense under Maine law.
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Sponsors + 9 cosponsors
- Chad Perkins Republican lead
- Artie Mingo Republican
- Bob Nutting Republican
- Donald Ardell Republican
- Jim White Republican
- John Eder Republican
- Liz Caruso Republican
- Mark Babin Republican
- Mathew McIntyre Republican
- Scott Cyrway Republican
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCEPT MINORITY OUGHT TO PASS REPORT | upper | fail | 11 | 15 | 2 | May 20, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| ACC MAJ OUGHT NOT TO PASS REP | lower | pass | 62 | 62 | 8 | May 6, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |