What is the status of LD1416?

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 LD1416?

Rachel Talbot Ross (D, 28), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1416?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1416&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1416: An Act to Establish a Commission to Study the Placement of Individuals Committed by a Court to the Custody of the Department of

Q: What is LD1416?

LD1416 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Establish a Commission to Study the Placement of Individuals Committed by a Court to the Custody of the Department of .

Q: What does LD1416 do?

In its own words: An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Immediately Take Custody of Persons Sentenced to Mental Health Facilities That May Not Include County or Regional Jails" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Establish a Commission to Study the Placement of Individuals Committed by a Court to the Custody of the Department of Health and Human Services and to Update a Cross-reference Regarding Such Placement' Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

An Act to Establish a Commission to Study the Placement of Individuals Committed by a Court to the Custody of the Department of Health and Human Services and to Update a Cross-reference Regarding Such Placement

What the bill says

An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Immediately Take Custody of Persons Sentenced to Mental Health Facilities That May Not Include County or Regional Jails" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Establish a Commission to Study the Placement of Individuals Committed by a Court to the Custody of the Department of Health and Human Services and to Update a Cross-reference Regarding Such Placement' Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Immediately Take Custody of Persons Sentenced to Mental Health Facilities That May Not Include County or Regional Jails" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Establish a Commission to Study the Placement of Individuals Committed by a Court to the Custody of the Department of Health and Human Services and to Update a Cross-reference Regarding Such Placement' Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, this legislation establishes a commission to study the placement of certain individuals sentenced to mental health facilities; and Whereas, this legislation must take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period so that the commission may meet in a timely manner and make its report to the Legislature; and Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,' Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause and before section 1 the following: …

Maine LD1416: An Act to Establish a Commission to Study the Placement of Individuals Committed by a Court to the Custody of the Department of

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