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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
06/17/2021
06/17/2021
Passed
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
Dead
07/02/2021
07/02/2021
Introduced Session
130th Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill changes the unlawful possession of scheduled drugs from a crime to a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged, or if the defendant is unable to pay the fine allows the court to refer the person to a provider for an evidence- based assessment for proposed treatment for substance use disorder.
AI Summary
This bill changes the unlawful possession of scheduled drugs from a criminal offense to a civil violation, with a maximum fine of $100. If the defendant is unable to pay the fine, the court may refer them to a licensed health care provider or drug treatment facility for an evidence-based assessment and proposed treatment for substance use disorder. The bill also exempts individuals from criminal liability for seeking medical assistance or administering naloxone to someone experiencing a drug-related overdose, and it removes the mandatory minimum fine for certain drug-related convictions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 07/02/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=967&snum=130 |
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=967&snum=130 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0713&item=1&snum=130 |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0713&item=1&snum=130 |
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