LD227

An Act Regarding Liability for Acts of Violence Occurring in the State House or Legislative Space in the Burton M. Cross Building

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Maine LD227 makes the Legislature liable for injuries or deaths of legislators from acts of violence in the State House or Burton M. Cross Building.

Maine LD227 amends the Maine Revised Statutes to hold the Legislature liable for bodily injury or death of a legislator caused by acts of violence in the State House or legislative space in the Burton M. Cross Building. This change in liability applies to any legislator injured or killed in these specific locations due to violent acts.

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Calendar

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Mar 11, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Mar 5, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

Feb 26, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held