LD717

An Act to Amend the Maine Criminal Code Governing Restitution to Include the Costs of All Analyses of Suspected Illegal Drugs

Failed·4/22/25
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Maine LD717 amends the Maine Criminal Code to include costs of analyzing suspected illegal drugs in restitution for convicted drug traffickers.

Maine LD717 modifies the Maine Criminal Code to expand the definition of "critical investigation expense" to include the costs of analyzing suspected illegal drugs. This change applies when the defendant is convicted of trafficking a scheduled drug and the court finds that the conduct was motivated by profit. The bill seeks to ensure that victims of drug trafficking can be compensated for the full extent of their losses, including the costs associated with drug analysis.

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Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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15 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 17, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED. in concurrence PREVAILED

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 118 Yeas 17 - Nays 15 - Excused 3 - Absent 0