Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD179: An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code to Eliminate the Class E Crime of Violation of Condition of Release
Status: Failed, June 13, 2025
What the bill says
An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code to Eliminate the Class E Crime of Violation of Condition of Release" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, to Study the Feasibility of Repealing the Class E Crime of Violation of Condition of Release' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 'Preamble.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code to Eliminate the Class E Crime of Violation of Condition of Release" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, to Study the Feasibility of Repealing the Class E Crime of Violation of Condition of Release' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 'Preamble. Whereas, between 8,500 and 9,500 Class E violations of conditions of release have been charged across the State in each of the last 5 years; and Whereas, the Legislature observes a need to maintain a strong coordinated community response to bail violations that impact victim safety; and Whereas, eliminating the Class E crime of violation of condition of release and developing alternative mechanisms to maintain an equivalent ability to address bail violations in such cases will require input and collaboration from several stakeholders; now, therefore, be it Sec. 1. Administrative Office of Courts to convene working group. Resolved: That the Administrative Office of the Courts shall convene a working group of stakeholders to study the feasibility of removing the Class E crime of violation of condition of release and, if appropriate, study alternative mechanisms to replace the Class E crime of violation of condition of release that aligns with the purpose and intent of the Maine …
Sponsors
- David Sinclair (D, 50) · primary sponsor
- Laurel Libby (R, 90)
Latest actions
- : Reports ReadOn motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED. in concurrence Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 484(Yeas 112 - Nays 32 - Absent 5 - Excused 2)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence
- : Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Votes
- House RC #484: ACC MAJ OUGHT NOT TO PASS REP (June 13, 2025): 112 yea, 32 nay, passed
Subjects: Legislature, Senate, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, CONDITION OF RELEASE, Other, BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE
Common questions
- What is LD179?
- LD179 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code to Eliminate the Class E Crime of Violation of Condition of Release.
- What does LD179 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code to Eliminate the Class E Crime of Violation of Condition of Release" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, to Study the Feasibility of Repealing the Class E Crime of Violation of Condition of Release' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 'Preamble.
- What is the status of LD179?
- Failed as of June 13, 2025. Latest action: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED. in concurrence Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD). (June 13, 2025).
- Who sponsored LD179?
- David Sinclair (D, 50), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for LD179?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=179&snum=132
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