An Act To Allow Deductions from Prison Sentences for Rehabilitative Activities”
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1221
Committee Amendment CA_A_H822 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 881, L.D. 1221, Bill, “An Act To 
Allow Deductions from Prison Sentences for Rehabilitative Activities”
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following:
'Resolve, Regarding Deductions from Sentences of Imprisonment' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following:
'Sec. 1.  Attorney General report on discussions regarding deductions 
from sentences of imprisonment.  Resolved:  That the Attorney General shall 
convene a group of stakeholders and interested parties to discuss deductions from 
sentences of imprisonment in the furtherance of rehabilitation and justice.  The Attorney 
General shall invite the participation of the Commissioner of Corrections or the 
commissioner's designee, a victim advocate, a representative of the Maine Sheriffs' 
Association, a representative of an organization providing restorative justice services, a 
formerly incarcerated man, a formerly incarcerated woman, a currently incarcerated man 
and a currently incarcerated woman.  The group convened by the Attorney General shall 
examine the use of deductions from sentences of imprisonment in achieving the purposes 
of sentencing as listed in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1501; existing 
law on the administration of imposed sentences of imprisonment under Title 17-A, 
chapter 81; the use of deductions from sentences of imprisonment that reflects the 
prisoner’s achievements and the completion of programs offered by or in conjunction 
with the Department of Corrections; and opportunities available to the State under the 
federal First Step Act of 2018, Public Law 115-391.  The Attorney General may report to 
the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice 
and public safety matters the substance of the discussions of the group by December 1, 
2020.' 
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve directing the Attorney General to 
convene a group of stakeholders and interested parties to discuss deductions from 
Date: 
(Filing No. H-          )
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT “      ” to H.P. 881, L.D. 1221
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
sentences of imprisonment in the furtherance of rehabilitation and justice.  The Attorney 
General is authorized to report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having 
jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters the substance of the 
discussions of the group by December 1, 2020.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
Approved: 04/06/20
LD 1221
LR 1377(02)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Any additional costs to the Office of the Attorney General to convene a stakeholder group and report back to the 
legislature and to the Department of Corrections to serve in the group are expected to be minor and can be absorbed 
within existing budgeted resources. 
An Act To Allow Deductions from Prison Sentences for Rehabilitative Activities
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
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