Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1888: Resolve, to Study the Establishment of a New Crime of Racketeering for Drug Offenses and Sex Trafficking
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Combat Organized Criminal Enterprises in Maine" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, to Study the Establishment of a New Crime of Racketeering for Drug Offenses and Sex Trafficking' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: '.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Combat Organized Criminal Enterprises in Maine" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, to Study the Establishment of a New Crime of Racketeering for Drug Offenses and Sex Trafficking' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. Office of Attorney General to convene working group. Resolved: That the Office of the Attorney General shall convene a working group to study the feasibility of establishing a new crime of racketeering for drug offenses and sex trafficking. Sec. 2. Membership. Resolved: That the working group under section 1 must consist, at a minimum, of the following 2. A representative of a statewide association representing prosecutors; 3. A representative of a statewide association representing criminal defense lawyers; 4. A representative of a statewide organization advocating for civil liberties; 5. A representative of a statewide association representing law enforcement officers; 6. A representative of a federal organization that has experience prosecuting federal crimes involving racketeering; and 7. A representative of a federal organization that has law enforcement experience that includes investigating federal crimes involving racketeering. Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That, by January 1, 2026, the Office of the Attorney General shall submit a report that includes the findings and recommendations of the working group under section 1, …
Sponsors
- Amy Arata (R, 104) · primary sponsor
- Donald Ardell (R, 6)
- Beebe-Center, Pinny H. (D, 12)
- William Faulkingham (R, 12)
- Lori Gramlich (D, 131)
- Harrington, Matt A. (R, 33)
- Adam Lee (D, 89)
- McIntyre, Mathew (R, 18)
- Jennifer Poirier (R, 70)
- Holly Stover (D, 48)
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 ENACTMENT in concurrence
- : FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Reports ReadOn motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-630) Report ACCEPTED Bill READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-630) READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-630) in concurrence.
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-630) 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" (H-630). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.On motion by Senator Carney of Cumberland for the Committee on Judiciary REFERRED to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, in concurrence.
- : Report of the Chair-Pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2Representative KUHN from the Committee on JUDICIARY Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITEE.Report was READ and ACCEPTED.On motion of Representative KUHN, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.Sent for concurrence.
- : Received by the Clerk of the House on May 1, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
Subjects: CRIMINAL CODE, Legislature, RACKETEERING, Senate, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Other
Common questions
- What is LD1888?
- LD1888 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): Resolve, to Study the Establishment of a New Crime of Racketeering for Drug Offenses and Sex Trafficking.
- What does LD1888 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Combat Organized Criminal Enterprises in Maine" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, to Study the Establishment of a New Crime of Racketeering for Drug Offenses and Sex Trafficking' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD1888?
- 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 LD1888?
- Amy Arata (R, 104), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1888?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1888&snum=132
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