An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0524
Committee Amendment CA_A_H138 (House)
Amends: 19-A MRSA §4011

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 368, L.D. 524, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Laws on Domestic Violence " 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, to ensure the necessary and proper prosecution of crimes in the State 
involving domestic violence and to enhance the protection of victims of domestic 
violence from their abusers, this legislation must take effect immediately; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §§208-D, 208-E and 208-F are enacted to read: 
§208-D. Domestic violence aggravated assault 
1. A person is guilty of domestic violence aggravated assault if: 
A. The person violates section 208; and 
B. The victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19-A, section 
4002, subsection 4. 
2. Violation of this section is a Class B crime. 
§208-E. Domestic violence elevated aggravated assault 
1. A person is guilty of domestic violence elevated aggravated assault if: 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 368, L.D. 524 
A. The person violates section 208-B: and 
B. The victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19-A, section 
4002, subsection 4. 
2. Violation of this section is a Class A crime. 
§208-F. Domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person 
1. A person is guilty of domestic violence elevated aggravated assault on a pregnant 
person if: 
A. The person violates section 208-C; and 
B. The victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19-A, section 
4002, subsection 4. 
2. Violation of this section is a Class A crime. 
Sec. 2. 19-A MRSA §4011, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 
5. Repeat violations. A person who commits a violation under subsection 1 and has 
or more prior convictions under subsection 1 or for engaging in substantially similar 
conduct in another jurisdiction commits a Class C crime. Title 17-A, section 9-A governs 
the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. 
Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. 
The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON 
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services Zl 12 
Initiative: Provides funds for an anticipated increase in indigent legal costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2017-18 
$10,944 
$10,944 
2018-19 
$14,592 
$14,592 
Emergency clause. 
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and creates the crimes of domestic violence 
aggravated assault, domestic violence elevated aggravated assault and domestic violence 
elevated aggravated assault on a pregnant person. The amendment also makes violation 
of a protection from abuse order a Class C crime if the person has 2 or more prior 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITJ'EE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 368, L.D. 524 
convictions for violating a protection from abuse order. The amendment also adds an 
emergency preamble and emergency clause. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/23/17 feac.. 
LD524 
LR 1244(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws on Domestic Violence 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •4{ H-J 3 g) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2017-18 
FY 2018-19 
$10,944 
$14,592 
$10,944 
$14,592 
Projections 
FY 2019-20 
$14,592 
$14,592 
Increases the class of a crime from Class D to Class C, increases correctional and judicial costs. 
The collection of additional fines may also increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Projections 
FY 2020-21 
$14,592 
$14,592 
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $10,944 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $14,592 in fiscal year 2018-19 
for the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services for the additional costs associated with increasing the class of 
crime for a third offense violation of a protection order. 
LR1244(02) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I