LD259

An Act to Establish the Criminal Records Review Commission in Statute

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Establishes the Criminal Records Review Commission to review laws and procedures related to criminal history record information.

The bill establishes the Criminal Records Review Commission in Maine to conduct ongoing reviews of laws, rules, and procedures related to criminal history record information. The commission includes members from the Senate, House of Representatives, and various state officials and representatives from advocacy organizations. The commission's duties include reviewing procedures within the Department of Public Safety, criteria for sealing criminal history record information, public access, and vacating criminal history record information.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

78 Yea

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68 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

May 27, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Jul 8, 2025

Senate

HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.

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.