LD1189

An Act to Allow an Attorney for the State to Determine Whether to Charge Certain Class E Crimes as Civil Violations

Complete·6/25/25

Allows the attorney for the State to decide whether to charge certain Class E crimes as civil violations.

This bill allows the attorney for the State to determine whether to charge certain Class E crimes as civil violations, based on factors such as the severity of the defendant’s conduct and the impact on the victim. The decision is not subject to judicial review and carries a penalty of no more than $1,000. The bill also clarifies that a person may not be arrested or detained for a civil violation.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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15 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Apr 4, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

Jun 17, 2025

House

Reports READ.