LD172

An Act to Require the Maine State Police to Create a Statewide List of Missing Persons and Study Improvements for Investigating Missing Persons Cases

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Maine LD172 mandates the creation of a publicly accessible statewide missing persons list by the Bureau of State Police.

Maine LD172 enacts a law requiring the Bureau of State Police to establish and maintain a publicly accessible website listing all open missing person cases in the state. Each entry on the website must include a summary of the case details, a picture of the missing person, and the contact information for the investigating agency. This measure aims to enhance transparency and accessibility for families and law enforcement in tracking missing persons.

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Calendar

May 5, 2025

2:30 PM

Hearing

May 1, 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 13, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator RENY of Lincoln PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence