Maine Enacts Significant Bail Reform Law
The law would reduce the number of people awaiting trial simply because of their poverty
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Maine Enacts Strongest Statewide Facial Recognition Regulations in the Country
The law received backing from the ACLU of Maine and Maine law enforcement
Major Drug Reform Bill Passes in Maine House, Faces Vote in Senate
In a significant step toward moving Maine’s drug policy away from punishment and toward evidence-based solutions, the Maine House voted 77-62 on Thursday to advance LD 967.
Drug Policy Reform Groups Respond to Attorney General’s Overdose Death Report with Calls to Change Drug Laws
In a significant step toward moving Maine’s drug policy away from punishment and toward evidence-based solutions, the Maine House voted 77-62 on Thursday to advance LD 967.
LD 994 Passes Unanimously in Maine House and Senate
In a significant advancement of harm reduction practices, both chambers of the Maine Legislature voted unanimously to pass LD 994.
Bill Ending Cash Bail for Minor Offenses Moves Out of Committee with Majority Support
A major bail reform bill, LD 1703, will move onto the House floor after receiving a majority vote (10 - 2) from the Judiciary Committee.