Smart Approach to Drug Possession Becomes Maine Law
LD 1554 became law today without the signature of the governor. The law makes possession of heroin and other drugs a misdemeanor rather than a felony.
Press Releases
Filter Press
VICTORY! Bill Prioritizing Smart Approach to Drug Possession Goes to Governor
AUGUSTA – The Maine Legislature today enacted LD 1554, which makes low-level possession of heroin and other drugs a misdemeanor rather than a felony. Both houses of the Legislature voted overwhelmingly in favor of the bill.
Bill To Start Fixing Maine’s Fine and Bail Policies Becomes Law
Augusta – Gov. LePage today signed LD 1639, “An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Intergovernmental Pretrial Justice Task Force,” into law.
House Rejects Bill to Re-Felonize First-Time, Low Level Possession of Heroin
Augusta – The Maine House of Representatives today voted overwhelmingly to reject a bill that would re-felonize first-time, low-level possession of heroin and other drugs. The House voted 83-63 not to pass LD 1554.
ACLU Applauds Legislators for Rejecting Anti-Immigrant Bill
Augusta – The ACLU of Maine today applauded Maine House Democrats for rejecting the governor’s latest anti-immigrant bill.
Hearing Today on Bill to Start Fixing Unfair Fine and Bail Policies
Augusta – The ACLU of Maine today will urge members of the Judiciary Committee to pass LD 1639, “An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Intergovernmental Pretrial Justice Task Force.” The bill will improve Maine’s pretrial system by making reforms to the bail system and the imposition of