LD421

An Act to Eliminate Barriers to Reentry into the Community After Incarceration by Repealing Certain Driver's License Suspension Provisions

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Maine LD421 repeals laws that suspend driver's licenses for drug-related offenses, aiming to ease reentry into the community after incarceration.

Maine LD421 eliminates barriers to community reentry after incarceration by repealing certain driver's license suspension provisions related to drug offenses. The bill targets sections of the Maine Criminal Code that allow courts to suspend licenses for offenses such as drug trafficking and furnishing counterfeit drugs. By removing these suspensions, the bill aims to facilitate smoother transitions for individuals returning to society after serving time.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

65 Yea

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80 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 7, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate INSISTED on ACCEPTANCE of the Minority Ought to Pass Report and PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED.

May 22, 2025

Senate

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 21, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending CONSIDERATION