LD268

An Act to Restore Sentencing Discretion to the Judiciary by Removing Mandatory Minimum Sentences of Incarceration

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Maine LD268 seeks to restore sentencing discretion by removing mandatory minimum sentences of incarceration.

Maine LD268 directs the Criminal Law Advisory Commission to review the Maine Revised Statutes and compile a list of all provisions that require a court to impose a mandatory term of imprisonment. The commission must submit a report by December 3, 2025 to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, listing all such provisions and proposing language to change them into maximum terms of imprisonment. After reviewing the report, the committee may introduce related legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

3:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 7, 2025

Senate

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

May 6, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

Apr 30, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held