Gun rights, cannabis testing and more left in limbo after Legislature’s early adjournment

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 872

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Maine Legislature adjourned, but lawmakers left a lot unresolved.

A few of the bills that did not receive decisive final action before both the Senate and House of Representatives officially adjourned Tuesday night included requirements for medical cannabis testing, multiple proposals to improve child welfare, and a measure to restore the right to possess firearms for people previously convicted of nonviolent felonies.

The gun rights measure is one of more than 100 bills …

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