LD1366

An Act to Amend Certain Provisions of the Drug Laws Related to Cocaine Base

Complete·6/3/25

Amends Maine drug laws to remove cocaine base possession over grams from Class A crime classification.

This bill modifies Maine's drug laws by removing the classification of cocaine base possession over grams as a Class A crime. It amends the law to exclude possession of cocaine base in quantities over grams from the list of schedule W drugs, which previously could result in a Class B crime charge for individuals with prior drug convictions. The bill also adjusts the definition of illegal importation of cocaine base to include quantities over grams as a Class A crime.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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15 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

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED.

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 311 Yeas 16 - Nays 15 - Excused 4 - Absent 0