Maine 132th Legislature Status: Introduced

LD 647 — An Act Regarding Telephone And Video Call Access In Detention And Correctional Facilities And Jails

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

An Act Regarding Telephone and Video Call Access in Detention and Correctional Facilities and Jails

Bill Text

Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Reported Out — ONTP/OTP-AM

  2. Voted — Divided Report

  3. Work Session Held

Sponsors

  • LD 647 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • LD 647

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does LD 647 do?
An Act Regarding Telephone and Video Call Access in Detention and Correctional Facilities and Jails
Who sponsors LD 647?
LD 647 is sponsored by LD 647.
What is the current status of LD 647?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track LD 647?
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