LD549

An Act to Establish a Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System and Update Certain Requirements Regarding Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kits

Failed·4/29/26
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Establishes a statewide tracking system for sexual assault forensic examination kits in Maine.

This bill mandates the Department of Public Safety to create and manage a tracking system for all completed forensic examination kits, whether the alleged offense has been reported or not. It requires law enforcement agencies, licensed health care providers, and crime laboratories to enter specific information into the system. The tracking system must be accessible to approved users, including victims, for tracking the status and location of kits.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Suspend Rules (2/3) RC #653

14 Yea

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19 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

May 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

Jun 18, 2025

House

In accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of Article IX of the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.