Maine LD227: An Act Regarding Liability for Acts of Violence Occurring in the State House or Legislative Space in the Burton M. Cross Building

What the bill says

An Act Regarding Liability for Acts of Violence Occurring in the State House or Legislative Space in the Burton M. Cross Building Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle. Printed on recycled paper.

From the engrossed text:

An Act Regarding Liability for Acts of Violence Occurring in the State House or Legislative Space in the Burton M. Cross Building Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 14 MRSA §8104-A, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 5. Injury or death of Legislator. The Legislature is liable for bodily injury to or death of a Legislator that results from an act of violence occurring in the State House or legislative space in the Burton M. Cross Building. SUMMARY This bill provides that the Legislature is liable for bodily injury to or death of a Legislator that results from an act of violence occurring in the State House or legislative space in the Burton M. Cross Building. Page 1 - 132LR0402(01)

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Sponsors

• Joseph Underwood (R, 5) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 11, 2025: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. January 21, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence
3. January 21, 2025: Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Common questions

What is LD227?

LD227 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act Regarding Liability for Acts of Violence Occurring in the State House or Legislative Space in the Burton M. Cross Building.

What does LD227 do?

In its own words: An Act Regarding Liability for Acts of Violence Occurring in the State House or Legislative Space in the Burton M. Cross Building Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle. Printed on recycled paper.

What is the status of LD227?

Failed as of March 11, 2025. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (March 11, 2025).

Who sponsored LD227?

Joseph Underwood (R, 5).

Where is the official record for LD227?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=227&snum=132