AUGUSTA, Maine – Lawmakers in Maine returned to the state House on Wednesday to honor the victims, survivors, and first responders of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history. The shooting in Lewiston will set the tone for the legislative session, which will include discussions around several gun safety proposals and potential changes to the state’s yellow flag law, which allows a judge to remove guns from someone in a mental health crisis.
The session comes after a mass shooting occurred in Lewiston, Maine, marking the deadliest in the state’s history. The lawmakers returned to work with a solemn tribute to the victims, survivors, and first responders. The shooting has prompted discussions around several gun safety proposals, including potential changes to the state’s yellow flag law, which allows a judge to remove guns from someone in a mental health crisis.
The deadly mass shooting in Lewiston has shaken the community and prompted lawmakers to consider changes to existing gun safety laws. The solemn tribute to the victims, survivors, and first responders will set the tone for what is expected to be a session focused on addressing gun violence and improving public safety. The potential changes to the state’s yellow flag law, in particular, have sparked intense discussions and debates among lawmakers.
The session at the state House in Augusta, Maine, will focus on honoring the victims and survivors of the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history. Lawmakers will also consider several gun safety proposals, including potential changes to the state’s yellow flag law, which allows a judge to remove guns from someone in a mental health crisis. The proposals aim to address gun violence and improve public safety in the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.