Maine Crime Victims Rights Act
Summary
The Maine Legislature passed LD2163, the Maine Crime Victims' Rights Act, on April 2, 2026. The bill passed both chambers under the 132nd Legislature with Committee Amendment 'A' (H-910) adopted. The act enhances rights for crime victims and was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
What changed
LD2163, the Maine Crime Victims' Rights Act, passed the Maine House and Senate on April 2, 2026, during the 132nd Legislature. The bill was enacted as amended by Committee Amendment 'A' (H-910) and Committee Amendment 'B' (H-911). It was sponsored by a bipartisan group of legislators including Representatives Gramlich, Fecteau, Lee, and Stover, and Senators Bennett, Duson, Moore, and Talbot Ross. The legislation moved through the Judiciary Committee process from January 13, 2026 through multiple work sessions before passage.
Affected parties including law enforcement agencies, courts, and government agencies should review their current victim notification and rights procedures to ensure compliance with the enhanced requirements under this act. Training updates for personnel handling crime victim interactions may be required. Legal counsel should be consulted regarding implementation timelines and any pending implementing regulations.
What to do next
- Review current victim notification and rights procedures for compliance with new requirements
- Update training materials for personnel handling crime victim interactions
- Consult with legal counsel regarding implementation requirements
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2163 Passed LD2163 LD Passed 2026-04-02
An Act to Enhance Crime Victims' Rights
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
Lori Gramlich (Rep - D) Richard Bennett (Sen - R) Jill Duson (Sen - D) Ryan Fecteau (Rep - D) Adam Lee (Rep - D) Marianne Moore (Sen - R) Holly Stover (Rep - D) Rachel Talbot Ross (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-02 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-910) in concurrence. 2026-04-02 S Committee Amendment "A" (H-910) READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-02 S READ ONCE. 2026-04-02 S On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-910) Report ACCEPTED. 2026-04-02 S Reports READ. 2026-03-30 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-30 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-910). 2026-03-30 H Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2026-03-30 H Committee Amendment "A" (H-910) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-03-30 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2026-03-30 H On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED. 2026-03-30 H Reports READ. 2026-03-27 J Reported Out: OTP-AM/OTP-AM 2026-03-04 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-03-04 J Work Session Held 2026-02-12 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2026-02-04 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2026-01-13 S The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence 2026-01-13 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-01-13 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY. 2026-01-13 H Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
Committee Referrals
2026-01-13 J Judiciary
Amendments
0000-00-00 House: C-A (H-910) Adopted 0000-00-00 House: C-B (H-911) Adopted
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0000-00-00 Introduced
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