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This bill is a concept draft, which means it is a preliminary proposal outlining a potential legislative idea without providing specific detailed language. The bill suggests allowing residents of the Department of Corrections (DOC) to voluntarily choose to provide additional financial restitution to their victims beyond what may be currently mandated. While the government-provided summary indicates the intent to give incarcerated individuals an opportunity to contribute more to compensate those they have harmed, the actual bill text does not contain specific implementation details. Concept drafts are typically used early in the legislative process to explore a policy concept before drafting comprehensive legislative language. In this case, the bill appears to be exploring a mechanism that would enable inmates to take proactive steps toward making amends to victims, potentially as part of a restorative justice approach, though the exact mechanics and implications are not yet specified.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=533&snum=132