缅因州新的红旗法于2024年2月21日生效, 允许家庭向法庭申请暂时撤除被视为威胁的个人的枪支, Maine’s new red flag law, effective Feb. 21, 2024, allows families to petition courts to temporarily remove guns from individuals deemed a threat, bypassing police involvement.

2023年11月Lewiston枪击事件后,选民于2023年11月批准了缅因州红旗法,该法于2024年2月21日生效,允许家庭成员向法官请愿,要求法官暂时从被视为威胁的个人手中取走火器,而无需启动执法行动。 Maine’s red flag law, approved by voters in November 2023 after the Lewiston shootings, takes effect February 21, 2024, allowing family members to petition a judge to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a threat, bypassing the need for law enforcement initiation. 与要求警察参与和心理健康评估的现行黄旗法不同,红旗法允许直接司法请愿。 Unlike the existing yellow flag law, which requires police involvement and mental health evaluation, the red flag law enables direct judicial petitions. 国家正在制定法院表格和年度数据报告,但没有制定最后的操作程序或开展执法培训。 The state is developing court forms and annual data reporting, but no finalized operational procedures or law enforcement training have been established. 缅因州公共安全部和检察官正在监测执行情况,尽管准备程度仍然有限。 The Maine Department of Public Safety and prosecutors are monitoring implementation, though readiness remains limited.