State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 486

Bill Info

LD 486 (HP 315)

"An Act to Remove the Duty of an Individual Exercising Self-defense to Safely Retreat or Abstain from Performing Certain Acts upon Demand"

Sponsored by Representative Chad Perkins

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Last House Action	5/6/2025 -  Reports READ. On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED. ROLL CALL NO. 108 (Yeas 72 - Nays 68 - Absent 10 - Excused 0 - Restricted - 1) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	5/20/2025 -  Taken from the table by the President On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook ACCEPTANCE of The Minority Ought to Pass Report FAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 185 Yeas 15 - Nays 17 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 Subsequently, The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)