Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD592: Resolve, to Study Laws Regarding Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child" Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1133 This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 1144 note. Page 1 - 132LR1475(03) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child" Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1133 This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 1144 note. Page 1 - 132LR1475(03) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Sponsors
- Joseph Baldacci (D, 9) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Rafferty (D, 34)
Latest actions
- : Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- : On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence
- : FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 503(Yeas 74 - Nays 68 - Absent 7 - Excused 2)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-385) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-385). In concurrence. ORDERED S
- : Reports READ.On motion by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-385) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-385).Sent down for concurrence
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- : Received by the Secretary of the Senate on February 19, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
Votes
- House RC #503: ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP (June 13, 2025): 74 yea, 68 nay, passed
Subjects: ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILD, Legislature, Senate, AGGRAVATED OFFENSES, Other, CRIMES
Common questions
- What is LD592?
- LD592 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): Resolve, to Study Laws Regarding Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
- What does LD592 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child" Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1133 This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 1144 note. Page 1 - 132LR1475(03) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.
- What is the status of LD592?
- 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).
- Who sponsored LD592?
- Joseph Baldacci (D, 9), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for LD592?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=592&snum=132
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