What is the status of LD1572?

Failed as of February 24, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (February 24, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1572?

Holly Stover (D, 48), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1572?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1572&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1572: An Act Regarding Prosecution Standards for Nonfatal Strangulation or Suffocation in Domestic Violence Cases

Q: What is LD1572?

LD1572 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act Regarding Prosecution Standards for Nonfatal Strangulation or Suffocation in Domestic Violence Cases.

Q: What does LD1572 do?

In its own words: An Act Regarding Prosecution Standards for Nonfatal Strangulation or Suffocation in Domestic Violence Cases Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland and Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MALON of Biddeford, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot, MOONEN of Portland, PLUECKER of Warren, SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. Printed on recycled paper.

Status: Failed, February 24, 2026

What the bill says

An Act Regarding Prosecution Standards for Nonfatal Strangulation or Suffocation in Domestic Violence Cases Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland and Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MALON of Biddeford, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot, MOONEN of Portland, PLUECKER of Warren, SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. Printed on recycled paper.

From the engrossed text:

An Act Regarding Prosecution Standards for Nonfatal Strangulation or Suffocation in Domestic Violence Cases Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland and Representatives: GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, MALON of Biddeford, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, MEYER of Eliot, MOONEN of Portland, PLUECKER of Warren, SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senator: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 15 MRSA §1032 is enacted to read: §1032. Domestic assault In a domestic assault matter under Title 17-A, section 207-A, 208-C, 208-D, 208-E or 208-F, bail may not be posted by the victim or a family or household member of the victim as defined in Title 19-A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner of the victim as defined in Title 19-A, section 4102, subsection 4. Sec. 2. 16 MRSA §62 is enacted to read: §62. Domestic violence victim testimony in criminal matters Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a victim of domestic violence in a criminal matter may not be compelled to testify, and the complete record of the victim's oral or recorded statements in any initial or follow-up interviews with a law enforcement officer, attorney for the …

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Maine LD1572: An Act Regarding Prosecution Standards for Nonfatal Strangulation or Suffocation in Domestic Violence Cases

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