Maine 132th Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

LD 1856 — An Act Directing The Maine Commission On Public Defense Services To Assist Persons Filing Post-Judgment Motions To Seal Criminal History Record Information

Last action — Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

  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 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act Directing the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Assist Persons Filing Post-judgment Motions to Seal Criminal History Record Information

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Action History

  1. Reported Out — ONTP

  2. Voted — ONTP

  3. Work Session Held

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does LD 1856 do?
An Act Directing the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services to Assist Persons Filing Post-judgment Motions to Seal Criminal History Record Information
Who sponsors LD 1856?
LD 1856 is sponsored by Amy Kuhn (Democrat).
What is the current status of LD 1856?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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