Maine Governor Janet Mills Signs New Gun Control and Mental Health Laws

The legislation, spurred by the Lewiston mass shooting, aims to enhance public safety without infringing on gun ownership rights.

Governor Janet Mills signed new gun control measures and mental health support laws in response to Maine's deadliest mass shooting.
The laws include expanded background checks for private gun sales and improvements to the state's 'yellow flag' law.
Opposition from Republicans highlighted concerns over using the tragedy to push previously defeated proposals.
The legislation does not mandate universal background checks but targets advertised sales, requiring checks through licensed dealers.
New mental health initiatives and a violence prevention program were also proposed to improve data collection and crisis response.