LD1941

Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing Practices

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Establishes the Maine Parole Board and outlines parole eligibility, procedures, and conditions.

This bill establishes the Maine Parole Board, increasing its membership and requiring diverse expertise among members, including formerly incarcerated individuals. It details parole eligibility criteria, emphasizing evidence-based risk assessments and specific conditions for sex and domestic violence offenders. The board must collect and analyze data on parole outcomes and recidivism, and ensure victim rights, including notification and testimony options at parole hearings.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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15 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 11

10:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 11

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 14

Senate

On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland taken from the Special Study Table

Apr 14

Senate

Subsequently, FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

Apr 9

House

The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-978) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-646) thereto.