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Introduced
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
In Committee
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Crossed Over
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Passed
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Dead
12/04/2024
12/04/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill implements a recommendation of the Criminal Records Review Committee established pursuant to Resolve 2023, chapter 103. The bill establishes the Criminal Records Review Commission. The commission members include Legislators, Executive Department commissioners or their designees and leaders and representatives from various organizations. The commission's duties include reviewing laws, rules and procedures pertaining to criminal history record information in this State. The commission may submit legislation to the Legislature at the start of each regular session and may also make recommendations to the Department of Public Safety, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, the judicial branch's advisory committee on the Maine Rules of Unified Criminal Procedure and any other organization or committee whose affairs pertain to the use, maintenance or dissemination of criminal history record information. The commission may consult with outside experts in fields related to its duties and may seek funding to partially or fully fund its costs. Members, other than legislative members, are not entitled to receive a legislative per diem or reimbursement of expenses.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Criminal Records Review Commission, a body that will conduct a continuing review of laws, rules, and procedures related to criminal history record information. The commission includes legislators, representatives from various state agencies and organizations, and other stakeholders. The commission's duties include reviewing processes around the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of criminal history records, as well as issues like sealing, expungement, and public access to this information. The commission can submit legislative changes and make recommendations to relevant state entities. The commission may also consult with outside experts and seek funding to support its work.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Died Upon Conclusion of the 131st, Dec 4, 2024 (on 12/04/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2252&snum=131 | 03/04/2024 |
| House: C-A (H-973) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1444&item=2&snum=131 | 04/16/2024 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-973) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN225202.pdf | 04/16/2024 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1444&item=1&snum=131 | 03/04/2024 |
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