Legislation

Maine Gun Owner Advocates for Responsible Gun Legislation to Promote Safety and Prevent Tragedies

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Stockton Springs, Maine – As a gun owner and hunter, Brian Sterner supports further safe gun legislation in Maine. He believes that these laws, which aim to reduce gun usage in cases of suicide, domestic violence, mass shootings, and other crimes, are not a threat. Sterner also criticizes the unfounded fear among responsible gun owners that such legislation will lead to the eventual elimination of gun ownership. He argues that this fear is propagated by gun manufacturers and groups like the NRA. One specific measure that Sterner supports is the 72-hour rule, which imposes a … Read more

Michigan House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Repeal Surrogacy Act, Paving the Way for Reproductive Freedom

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LANSING, Mich. — The state of Michigan may soon see changes to its surrogacy laws as lawmakers in the House of Representatives pass a package of legislation aimed at updating the existing Surrogate Parenting Act. The Act, which was enacted on September 1, 1988, prohibits compensated surrogacy parenting in the state. However, after 36 years, lawmakers are now looking to repeal and replace this law with the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act. If signed into law, House Bill 5207, which is the primary legislation in the package, would establish the new Act and repeal … Read more

Alabama Governor Signs Legislation Protecting IVF Clinics: Ensuring Hope and Parenthood for Couples

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Montgomery, Alabama – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed legislation that provides legal protection to in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers. This move comes in response to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that equated frozen embryos to children, raising concerns about potential legal liabilities for clinics and prompting a pause in services by three major IVF providers. The new law shields providers from lawsuits and criminal prosecution in the event of any damage or death of an embryo during IVF procedures. The legislation was proposed by Republicans in the state Legislature as a … Read more

Maine Judiciary Committee Grapples with Gun Safety Legislation in Emotional Testimony

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AUGUSTA, Maine — The Judiciary Committee in Augusta, Maine, heard extensive testimony on Tuesday regarding two newly proposed gun safety bills. Supporters and opponents of the legislation shared their perspectives during the hours-long hearing. One of the bills, LD 2086, aims to address gun trafficking by removing forfeited or abandoned firearms from circulation. The legislation also seeks to prevent the resale of firearms for criminal purposes. Senator Anne Carny, the sponsor of the bill, stated that it would update the state’s definition of “machine gun” and grant law enforcement jurisdiction over firearms equipped with devices … Read more