Maine 132th Legislature Status: Passed House

LD 549 — An Act To Establish A Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System And Update Certain Requirements Regarding Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kits

Last action — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 05, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

An Act to Establish a Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System and Update Certain Requirements Regarding Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kits

Bill Text

Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Reported Out — OTP-AM/OTP-AM

  2. Voted — Divided Report

  3. Work Session Reconsidered

  4. Voted — OTP-AM

  5. Work Session Reconsidered

  6. Voted — OTP-AM

  7. Work Session Held

Sponsors

  • LD 549 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on · 19 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • LD 549

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

SUSPEND RULES (2/3)

Failed 14 Yea · 19 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11702
Independent 1000
Republican 9200
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 141902
% of votes cast 40%54%0%6%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
FARRIN of Somerset — Yea
HAGGAN of Penobscot — Yea
LIBBY of Cumberland — Yea
 Henry L. Ingwersen Democrat Nay
Anne M. Carney Democrat Nay
Cameron D. Reny Democrat Nay
Craig V. Hickman Democrat Nay
Denise Tepler Democrat Nay
Donna Bailey Democrat Nay
Glenn "Chip" Curry Democrat Nay
Jill C. Duson Democrat Nay
Joseph E. Rafferty Democrat Not Voting
Joseph M. Baldacci Democrat Not Voting
Margaret "Peggy" R. Rotundo Democrat Nay
Mark W. Lawrence Democrat Nay
Matthea E.L. Daughtry Democrat Nay
Michael Tipping Democrat Nay
Nicole C. Grohoski Democrat Nay
Pinny H. Beebe-Center Democrat Nay
Rachel Talbot Ross Democrat Nay
Stacy F. Brenner Democrat Nay
Teresa S. Pierce Democrat Nay
Timothy E. Nangle Democrat Yea
Richard A. Bennett Independent Yea
Bruce Bickford Republican Yea
Harold "Trey" L. Stewart, III Republican Nay
Jeffrey L. Timberlake Republican Yea
Joseph E. Martin Republican Nay
Marianne Moore Republican Yea
Matthew A. Harrington Republican Yea
Richard T. Bradstreet Republican Yea
Russell J. Black Republican Yea
Scott W. Cyrway Republican Yea
Stacey K. Guerin Republican Yea
Susan Bernard Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does LD 549 do?
An Act to Establish a Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System and Update Certain Requirements Regarding Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kits
Who sponsors LD 549?
LD 549 is sponsored by LD 549.
What is the current status of LD 549?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 05, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track LD 549?
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