Maine Lawmakers Convene to Discuss Gun Control Following State's Deadliest Mass Shooting

Proposed Measures Include Changes to 'Yellow Flag' Law Amid Calls for Action from Victims' Families

Maine lawmakers convened on Wednesday to honor victims of the state's deadliest mass shooting and discuss potential gun control measures.
Proposals include changes to the state's 'yellow flag' law, which allows a judge to remove guns from someone in a mental health crisis.
The father of one of the victims called for action to prevent future tragedies, urging politicians to prioritize doing the right thing over fear of losing their jobs.
The shooter, an Army reservist with deteriorating mental health, killed 18 and injured 13 at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston.
Other items on the legislative agenda include a proposal to impeach Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who denied former President Donald Trump a spot on the state's primary ballot.