LD1288

An Act to Amend Certain Provisions of Maine's Drug Laws Regarding Heroin, Fentanyl and Cocaine

Failed·5/28/25
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Amends Maine drug laws to redefine trafficking and possession thresholds for heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine.

This bill amends Maine's drug laws by redefining trafficking and possession thresholds for heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine. It removes heroin and fentanyl powder from the permissible inference of unlawful trafficking and unlawful furnishing under Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303. The bill also adjusts the quantities of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base that trigger specific drug offenses, including trafficking and furnishing. These changes affect how law enforcement and courts interpret possession and trafficking of these substances.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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67 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 28, 2025

House

Reports READ.

May 28, 2025

House

On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

May 28, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 207 (Yeas 80 - Nays 67 - Absent 4 - Excused 0)