LD504 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Improve Family Court Procedure.

What is the status of LD504?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Anne Carney (D, 29), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD504?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=504&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD504: An Act to Improve Family Court Procedure

Q: What does LD504 do?

In its own words: An Act to Improve Family Court Procedure" Amend the bill in section 2 in §1653-B in subsection 1 in the 6th line (page 1, line in L.D.) by striking out the following: "physical or emotional" Amend the bill in section 2 in §1653-B in subsection 2 in paragraph A in the last line (page 1, line 30 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "physical or emotional" Amend the bill in section 2 in §1653-B in subsection 3 in the 3rd and 4th lines (page 1, lines 36 and 37 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "physical or emotional" Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 'Sec. 4. Appr.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Improve Family Court Procedure" Amend the bill in section 2 in §1653-B in subsection 1 in the 6th line (page 1, line in L.D.) by striking out the following: "physical or emotional" Amend the bill in section 2 in §1653-B in subsection 2 in paragraph A in the last line (page 1, line 30 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "physical or emotional" Amend the bill in section 2 in §1653-B in subsection 3 in the 3rd and 4th lines (page 1, lines 36 and 37 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "physical or emotional" Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 'Sec. 4. Appr.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Improve Family Court Procedure" Amend the bill in section 2 in §1653-B in subsection 1 in the 6th line (page 1, line in L.D.) by striking out the following: "physical or emotional" Amend the bill in section 2 in §1653-B in subsection 2 in paragraph A in the last line (page 1, line 30 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "physical or emotional" Amend the bill in section 2 in §1653-B in subsection 3 in the 3rd and 4th lines (page 1, lines 36 and 37 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "physical or emotional" Amend the bill by inserting after section 3 the following: 'Sec. 4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Establishes one Judge position, one Deputy Marshal position and one Assistant Clerk position effective January 1, 2026 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $192,895 $402,799 All Other $31,530 $15,930 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $224,425 $418,729 3204 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for printing costs to update a Guide to Family Separation in Maine. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,000 $0 Page 1 - 132LR0735(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT …

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Maine LD504: An Act to Improve Family Court Procedure

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