An Act Requiring
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1126
Committee Amendment CA_A_H660 (House)
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1060

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 745, L.D. 1126, "An Act Requiring 
Serial Numbers on Firearms and Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms" 
Amend the bill by inserting before section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §1060 is enacted to read: 
§1060. Undetectable firearms prohibited 
1. Definition. As used in this section, "undetectable firearm" means a firearm that can 
operate while in a form that is not as detectable as a security exemplar. as defined in 18 
United States Code, Section 922(p)(2)(C). and that is constructed of3.7 ounces of material 
type 17-4 PH stainless steel in a shape resembling a handgun. as defined in 18 United States 
Code, Section 921{a){30). 
2. Undetectable firearms prohibited. A person may not: 
A. Manufacture or cause to be manufactured within this State, import into this State or 
offer or expose for sale, sell or transfer an undetectable firearm; or 
B. Intentionally or knowingly possess an undetectable firearm. 
3. Violations. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. 
A. A person who manufactures or causes to be manufactured within this State, who 
imports into this State or who offers or exposes for sale. sells or transfers an 
undetectable firearm commits a Class C crime. 
B. 
A person who intentionally or knowingly possesses an undetectable firearm 
commits a Class D crime.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5. 
Amend the bill in section 6 in c. 253-A in §2037 by striking out all of subsection 1 
(page 3, lines 11 to 28 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'1. Prohibited conduct. A person may not: 
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A. Intentionally or knowingly possess one or more unfinished frames or receivers 
unless each unfinished frame or receiver has been imprinted with a serial number by a 
federal firearms licensee pursuant to federal law or section 2039: 
B. Intentionally or knowingly import into this State. transfer or offer to transfer an 
unfinished frame or receiver unless the unfinished frame or receiver has been imprinted 
with a serial number by a federal firearms licensee pursuant to federal law or section 
2039; 
C. Intentionally or knowingly purchase an unfinished frame or receiver imprinted with 
a serial number without undergoing a background check pursuant to 18 United States 
Code, Section 922(t) or Title 15, section 395: 
D. Intentionally or lmowingly possess one or more firearms or frames or receivers that 
are not each imprinted with a serial number by a federal firearms licensee pursuant to 
federal law or section 2039; 
E. Intentionally or knowingly import into this State. transfer or offer to transfer a 
firearm or frame or receiver that is not imprinted with a serial number by a federal 
firearms licensee pursuant to federal law or section 2039: or 
F. Intentionally or knowingly purchase a frame or receiver imprinted with a serial 
number without undergoing a background check pursuant to 18 United States Code, 
Section 922(t) or Title 15, section 395.' 
Amend the bill in section 6 inc. 253-A in §2037 in subsection 2 in paragraph B by 
inserting after subparagraph (5) the following: 
'(6) A curio or relic, as defined in 27 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 478.11. 
as in effect on November 19, 2019:' 
Amend the bill in section 6 inc. 253-A in §2037 in subsection 2 in paragraph B by 
renumbering the subparagraphs to read consecutively. 
Amend the bill in section 6 inc. 253-A in §2038 in the first indented paragraph in the 
first line (page 4, line 24 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "October 1, 2026" and 
inserting the following: 'January 1. 2027' 
Amend the bill in section 6 in c. 253-A in §203 8 in subsection 1 by striking out all of 
paragraph A (page 4, lines 25 and 26 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A. For a first offense, commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 
may be adjudged;' 
Amend the bill in section 6 inc. 253-A in §2039 by striking out all of subsection 2 
(page 5, lines 20 to 23 in L.D.) and insetting the following: 
'2. Failure to make or retain records; violation. A person who violates subsection 
1. paragraph D: 
A. For a first offense, commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $250 
may be adjudged: 
B. For a 2nd offense, commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 
may be adjudged; and 
C. For a 3rd or subsequent offense, commits a Class E crime.' 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A' to H.P. 745, L.D. 1126 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 6 the following: 
'Sec. 7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF 
State Police 0291 
Initiative: Provides funding for one State Police Lieutenant position, one State Police 
Sergeant position, 3 State Police Detective positions, 2 Management Analyst I positions, 
technology costs and related costs to develop rules related to attaching serial numbers on 
privately manufactured firearms within United States Department of Justice, Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives guidelines, consulting with the Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firea1ms and Explosives and performing training on the rules, 
GENERAL FUND 
2025-26 
2026-27 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
7.000 
7.000 
Personal Services 
$557,901 
$577,623 
All Other 
$58,272 
$45,947 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$616,173 
$623,570 
lllGHW AY FUND 
2025-26 
2026-27 
Personal Services 
$300,408 
$311,028 
All Other 
$31,377 
$24,740 
HIGHWAY FUND TOTAL 
$331,785 
$335,768 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill the Class C crime of knowingly possessing an 
undetectable firearm in a courthouse, on school property, in a voting place or in a place 
where municipal, county or state business is conducted, The amendment clarifies that the 
culpable state of mind for the prohibitions related to undetectable firearms is "intentionally 
or knowingly" and that possession of one or more undetectable firearms constitutes a single 
violation. The amendment adds an exception to the prohibition for possession of an 
undetectable firearm that is a curio or relic, The amendment changes the effective date from 
October 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027 for the penalties related to a violation of possessing, 
importing, transfening or offering to transfer or purchase a firearm without a serial number. 
The amendment reduces the penalty for failing to make a record of an imprinting to a fine 
of $250 for a first offense, a fine of$500 for a 2nd offense and a Class E crime for a 3rd or 
subsequent offense, The amendment also adds an appropriations and allocations section, 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/03/25 LRL 
LD 1126 
LR853(02) 
An Act Requiring Serial Numbers on Firearms and Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Ame~ded by Committee Amendment ~' ( H-1.th 6l 
Committee: Judiciary 
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Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Highway Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY2025-26 
$616,173 
$331,785 
$616,173 
$331,785 
FY2026-27 
$623,570 
$335,768 
$623,570 
$335,768 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$644,365 
$346,965 
$644,365 
$346,965 
Projections 
FY2028-29 
$665,908 
$358,565 
$665,908 
$358,565 
The bill creates the Class C crime of manufacturing, importing or offering for sale an undetectable firearm, It also 
creates a Class C crime for a second or subsequent offense of possessing, importing, transferring or offering to 
purchase a firearm without a serial number. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year 
is $55,203. It is not known how many individuals may be incarcerated who otherwise would not be. No additional 
funding has been included at this time. 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time. The collection of additional fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated 
revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Public Safety of $616,173 in fiscal year 2025-26 
and $623,570 in fiscal year 2026-27 and Highway Fund allocations of $331,785 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $335,768 
in fiscal year 2026-27 for one State Police Lieutenant position, one State Police Sergeant position, 3 State Police 
Detective positions, 2 Management Analyst I positions, technology costs and related costs to develop rules related to 
attaching serial numbers on privately manufactured firearms within the ATF guidelines, consulting with the ATF and 
performing training on the rules. 
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