LD1618

Resolve, to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Dedicated Family Court in Maine

Failed·4/29/26
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Establishes a study group to evaluate the feasibility of a dedicated family court in Maine.

This resolve establishes the Study Group to Research the Feasibility of Establishing a Dedicated Family Court in Maine. The group will evaluate the feasibility, potential benefits, and challenges of a dedicated family court system. The study will examine the volume and types of family law cases, the average time to resolution, potential for reducing delays, best practices from other states, required resources, and the number of times a case is heard by multiple judges.

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Apr 25, 2025

12:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

May 27, 2025

House

This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.