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An Act To Protect the Rights of Certain Incarcerated Individuals
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1044
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN, BAILEY, FECTEAU, MORALES, OSHER, RECKITT, TALBOT ROSS, WOOD, DAUGHTRY
Amends: 34-A MRSA §3031

Legislative Document
No. 1044
H.P. 772
House of Representatives, March 10, 2021
An Act To Protect the Rights of Certain Incarcerated Individuals
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BAILEY of Gorham, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, 
MORALES of South Portland, OSHER of Orono, RECKITT of South Portland, TALBOT 
ROSS of Portland, WOOD of Portland, Senator: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §3031, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2019, c. 139, §2, is further 
amended to read:
8.  Visitation.  A reasonable opportunity to visit with relatives and friends, in 
accordance with departmental policies and institutional procedures, provided except that 
the department may restrict or prohibit visits when the restriction or prohibition is necessary 
for the security of the institution; and
Sec. 2.  34-A MRSA §3031, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 139, §3, is amended 
to read:
9.  Menstrual products.  Comprehensive access to menstrual products, including, but 
not limited to, sanitary pads and tampons, provided and available at all times and without 
inconvenience or charge to a person who menstruates who resides in a correctional or 
detention facility.; and
Sec. 3.  34-A MRSA §3031, sub-§10 is enacted to read:
10.  Gender affirmation.  Have the person's consistently held gender identity 
respected and acknowledged, irrespective of anatomy or physique, including ensuring 
housing and search procedures that are consistent with the gender identity and for all staff 
and representatives of the correctional or detention facility use the pronouns, titles and 
names as identified by the person.
SUMMARY
The bill provides to a person residing in a correctional or detention facility the right to 
have that person's consistently held gender identity respected and acknowledged and to 
have staff and representatives of the correctional or detention facility use the pronouns, 
titles and names identified by the person.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1045
Committee Amendment CA_A_H626 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1046
Committee Amendment CA_A_H253 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1047
Committee Amendment CA_A_H169 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1048
Committee Amendment CA_A_H145 (House)

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An Act To Create an Alternate Minimum Wage Applicable to Student Employees Who Are under 20 Years of Age and to Employees Who Are under 18 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1047
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: RUDNICKI, COSTAIN, LYMAN, MORRIS, NEWMAN, PICKETT, SAMPSON
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 1047
H.P. 775
House of Representatives, March 10, 2021
An Act To Create an Alternate Minimum Wage Applicable to 
Student Employees Who Are under 20 Years of Age and to 
Employees Who Are under 18 Years of Age
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, LYMAN of Livermore Falls, 
MORRIS of Turner, NEWMAN of Belgrade, PICKETT of Dixfield, SAMPSON of Alfred.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Student and minor wage.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, starting January 1, 
2022 an employer may pay an employee who has not attained 20 years of age and is a 
student at a secondary or postsecondary school and an employee who has not attained 18 
years of age a minimum hourly wage of $9.75.  On January 1, 2023 and each January 1st 
thereafter, the minimum hourly wage then in effect under this subsection must be increased 
by the increase, if any, in the cost of living.  The increase in the cost of living must be 
measured as described in subsection 1.
SUMMARY
This bill provides a minimum hourly wage of $9.75 starting January 1, 2022 for an 
employee who has not attained 20 years of age and is a student at a secondary or 
postsecondary school and an employee who has not attained 18 years of age.  On January 
1, 2023 and each January 1st thereafter, this minimum hourly wage must be increased by 
the increase, if any, in the cost of living.
An Act To Promote Hunting by Persons with Disabilities
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1048
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WADSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 1048
H.P. 777
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
An Act To Promote Hunting by Persons with Disabilities
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would make changes to state law to promote hunting by persons with 
disabilities.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1049
Committee Amendment CA_A_H197 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1050
Committee Amendment CA_A_H115 (House)

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Resolve, To Promote the Education of Students Who Participate in Sex Education Classes Regarding Common Cancer Symptoms, the Bone Marrow Registry and Organ Donation
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1049
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CRAVEN

Legislative Document
No. 1049
H.P. 778
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
Resolve, To Promote the Education of Students Who Participate in 
Sex Education Classes Regarding Common Cancer Symptoms, the 
Bone Marrow Registry and Organ Donation
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Sec. 1.  Department of Education to create online content.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Education shall work with oncologists and other medical professionals 
to create online content for school administrative units to use at no cost to educate high 
school and elementary school students who participate in sex education classes about 
common early symptoms of cancer, the bone marrow registry and organ donation.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Education to work with oncologists and other 
medical professionals to create online content for school administrative units to use at no 
cost to educate high school and elementary school students who participate in sex education 
classes about common early symptoms of cancer, the bone marrow registry and organ 
donation.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1051
Committee Amendment CA_A_H210 (House)

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An Act Regarding the Duties of School Boards Pursuant to the Laws Governing Attendance at Elementary and Secondary Schools
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1050
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: CUDDY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §5003

Legislative Document
No. 1050
H.P. 779
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
An Act Regarding the Duties of School Boards Pursuant to the Laws 
Governing Attendance at Elementary and Secondary Schools
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CUDDY of Winterport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §5003, as amended by PL 1983, c. 806, §51, is further amended 
to read:
§5003.  Administration
1.  School board's responsibility.  School boards shall administer this chapter.
2.  Rules Policies.  School boards shall adopt rules policies to carry out this chapter 
and shall file a copy with the commissioner.
3.  Commissioner's responsibility.  The commissioner shall guide school boards in 
adopting these rules policies.
SUMMARY
This bill specifies that school boards must adopt policies to carry out the laws 
governing attendance at elementary and secondary schools.  Current law provides that 
school boards must adopt rules to carry out these laws.
An Act To Promote Civic Engagement and Voter Participation for Young People by Lowering the Voting Age for Municipal Elections to 16 Years of Age
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1051
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MORALES, HASENFUS, MILLETT, RIELLY, SACHS, CARNEY, CHIPMAN, CLAXTON, MAXMIN
Amends: 21-A MRSA §111, 30-A MRSA §2501

Legislative Document
No. 1051
H.P. 780
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
An Act To Promote Civic Engagement and Voter Participation for 
Young People by Lowering the Voting Age for Municipal Elections 
to 16 Years of Age
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORALES of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Representatives: HASENFUS of Readfield, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, 
RIELLY of Westbrook, SACHS of Freeport, Senators: CARNEY of Cumberland, CHIPMAN 
of Cumberland, CLAXTON of Androscoggin, MAXMIN of Lincoln.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §111, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2005, c. 387, §1, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Age.  The Except as provided in Title 30-A, section 2501, subsection 2, the person 
must be at least 18 years of age, except that, to vote in a political party's primary election 
or municipal caucus, the person must be at least 18 years of age as of the date of the next 
general election.
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §2501, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §10 and 
Pt. D, §2, is amended to read:
2.  Qualifications for voting.  The qualifications for voting in a municipal election 
conducted under this Title are governed solely by Title 21‑A, section 111, except that a 
person must be at least 16 years of age to vote in a municipal election conducted under this 
Title.
SUMMARY
This bill lowers the voting age for municipal elections to 16 years of age.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1053
Committee Amendment CA_A_H425 (House)

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Resolve, To Automatically Seal the Criminal History Records Relating to Any Crimes Decriminalized in the 130th Legislature
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1055
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WARREN, EVANGELOS, FECTEAU, LOOKNER, PLUECKER, RECKITT, POULIOT, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 1055
H.P. 784
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
Resolve, To Automatically Seal the Criminal History Records 
Relating to Any Crimes Decriminalized in the 130th Legislature
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Representatives: EVANGELOS of Friendship, FECTEAU of Augusta, 
LOOKNER of Portland, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, PLUECKER of Warren, RECKITT of 
South Portland, Senators: POULIOT of Kennebec, STEWART of Aroostook.
Sec. 1.  Commanding officer of State Bureau of Identification to seal 
records relating to crimes decriminalized by the 130th Legislature.  Resolved: 
That the commanding officer of the State Bureau of Identification within the Department 
of Public Safety shall seal and make confidential any record contained in the criminal 
history record information related to a person for the conviction of a crime that has been 
decriminalized by the 130th Legislature immediately upon the effective date of legislation 
decriminalizing the crime.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the commanding officer of the State Bureau of Identification within 
the Department of Public Safety to immediately seal and make confidential any criminal 
history record information related to a person for the conviction of a crime that has been 
decriminalized by the 130th Legislature upon the effective date of legislation 
decriminalizing the crime.
An Act To Allow Hunting on Sundays with Written Consent on Private Property
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1054
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: HANLEY
Amends: 12 MRSA §10501, 12 MRSA §11205

Legislative Document
No. 1054
H.P. 783
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
An Act To Allow Hunting on Sundays with Written Consent on 
Private Property
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HANLEY of Pittston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10501, sub-§9, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
B.  The hunting equipment is fastened in a case; or
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §10501, sub-§9, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:
C.  The hunting equipment is carried in at least 2 separate pieces in such a manner that 
it can not be fired, unless the separate pieces are joined together.  For the purpose of 
this subsection, a clip, magazine or cylinder of a firearm may not be considered a piece 
of the hunting equipment.  Bows and arrows must be kept in a case or cover if 
broadheads or field points are kept attached to the arrows.; or
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §10501, sub-§9, ¶D is enacted to read:
D.  The person is hunting on the person's own land or has the written consent of the 
landowner to hunt on Sunday on that landowner's property, as provided in section 
11205, subsection 1-A.
Sec. 4.  12 MRSA §11205, as amended by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §137 and affected 
by §422, is further amended to read:
§11205.  Hunting on Sunday
1.  Prohibition.  A person may not:
A.  Hunt wild animals or wild birds on Sunday, except as provided in subsection 1-A; 
or
B.  Possess any wild animal or wild bird taken in violation of paragraph A except as 
otherwise provided in this Part.
1-A.  Hunting allowed on Sunday.  A landowner or a person with written consent of 
that landowner may hunt wild animals or wild birds on that landowner's land on Sunday 
subject to all other requirements, laws and rules governing that hunting. The department 
shall adopt rules to implement this subsection.  Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection 
are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
2.  Penalties.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
SUMMARY
This bill allows landowners to hunt wild animals and wild birds on their private 
property on Sundays. Landowners can also give written permission to other individuals to 
hunt on the landowners' private property on Sundays. The Department of Inland Fisheries 
and Wildlife is directed to establish rules to implement these provisions.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1056
Committee Amendment CA_A_H204 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1057
Committee Amendment CA_A_H295 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1058
Committee Amendment CA_A_H212 (House)

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An Act To Provide Substance Use Disorder Treatment to Adolescents
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1059
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MORALES

Legislative Document
No. 1059
H.P. 788
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
An Act To Provide Substance Use Disorder Treatment to 
Adolescents
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORALES of South Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services to work with 
stakeholders to develop and fund a continuum of evidence-based treatment services for 
adolescents affected by substance use disorder.  Services would include, but not be limited 
to, detoxification beds in hospitals or residential settings and intensive outpatient treatment 
services.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1061
Committee Amendment CA_A_H384 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1062
Committee Amendment CA_A_H117 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1061
Committee Amendment CA_B_H385 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1064
Committee Amendment CA_A_H287 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1065
Committee Amendment CA_A_H284 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1066
Committee Amendment CA_A_S179 (Senate)

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An Act To Clarify the Qualifications and Oversight of Sheriffs
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1065
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: PICKETT, COSTAIN, DOLLOFF, HEAD, NEWMAN, RUDNICKI, WADSWORTH, KEIM
Amends: 30-A MRSA §371-B

Legislative Document
No. 1065
H.P. 794
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
An Act To Clarify the Qualifications and Oversight of Sheriffs
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, DOLLOFF of Milton Township, 
HEAD of Bethel, NEWMAN of Belgrade, RUDNICKI of Fairfield, WADSWORTH of Hiram, 
Senator: KEIM of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §371-B, sub-§3, ¶D, as amended by PL 2011, c. 342, §33, is 
further amended to read:
D.  The candidate submits written certification from the Maine Criminal Justice 
Academy that the candidate has:
(1)  Met the basic law enforcement training standards under Title 25, section 
2804‑C; or
(2)  Met the basic corrections training standards under Title 25, section 2804‑D; 
and
(3)  On an annual basis, met the in-service law enforcement training standards 
under Title 25, section 2804-E; and
(4)  On an annual basis, met any other statutory requirement of preservice, basic or 
in-service law enforcement training required for certification or continued 
certification as a law enforcement officer; and
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §371-B, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. C, §11, 
is further amended to read:
4.  Exception.  Any person who served as a full-time law enforcement officer 
employed by a state agency, including the University of Maine System, on or before July 
1, 1990 or is serving in the office of sheriff on June 26, 1997 2021 or who served prior to 
that date is deemed to meet the minimum qualifications of subsection 3.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a candidate for sheriff or someone serving as sheriff to have met and 
continue to meet any statutory requirements of preservice, basic or in-service law 
enforcement training required for certification or continued certification as a law 
enforcement officer.  This bill also provides that any person who served as a full-time law 
enforcement officer employed by a state agency, including the University of Maine System, 
on or before July 1, 1990 is considered to have met the standards required by this bill.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1069
Committee Amendment CA_A_S77 (Senate)

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An Act To Restrict Access to Weapons Pursuant to Court Order in Cases of Harassment
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1068
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: CARNEY, DOUDERA, BREEN, TALBOT ROSS, ZAGER
Amends: 5 MRSA §4655

Legislative Document
No. 1068
S.P. 336
In Senate, March 11, 2021
An Act To Restrict Access to Weapons Pursuant to Court Order in 
Cases of Harassment
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden and
Senator: BREEN of Cumberland, Representatives: TALBOT ROSS of Portland, ZAGER of 
Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §4655, sub-§1, ¶A-1 is enacted to read:
A-1.  Directing the defendant not to possess a firearm, muzzle-loading firearm, bow, 
crossbow or other dangerous weapon for the duration of the order;
If the court prohibits the defendant from possessing a dangerous weapon other than a 
firearm, muzzle-loading firearm, bow or crossbow, the court shall specify the type of 
weapon the defendant is prohibited from possessing.
Sec. 2.  5 MRSA §4655, sub-§1-B is enacted to read:
1-B.  No possession of firearm, muzzle-loading firearm, bow or crossbow or 
dangerous weapons for duration of order.  If the court prohibits the defendant from 
possessing a firearm, muzzle-loading firearm, bow, crossbow or other dangerous weapon 
pursuant to an order under subsection 1, paragraph A-1, the court shall direct the defendant 
to relinquish, within 24 hours after service of the order on the defendant or such earlier 
time as the court specifies in the order, all firearms, muzzle-loading firearms, bows, 
crossbows and specified dangerous weapons in the possession of the defendant to a law 
enforcement officer or other individual for the duration of the order.  If the weapons are 
relinquished to an individual other than a law enforcement officer, the defendant shall file, 
within 24 hours after such relinquishment, with the court or local law enforcement agency 
designated in the order a written statement that contains the name and address of the 
individual holding the weapons and a description of all weapons held by that individual.  
The court may subsequently issue a search warrant authorizing a law enforcement officer 
to seize any firearms, muzzle-loading firearms, bows, crossbows and other dangerous 
weapons at any location if there is probable cause to believe such firearms, muzzle-loading 
firearms, bows, crossbows or dangerous weapons have not been relinquished by the 
defendant.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a court, in a protection from harassment order, to direct a defendant 
not to possess a firearm, muzzle-loading firearm, bow, crossbow or other dangerous 
weapon for the duration of the order.
An Act To Make Assault on a Person 50 Years of Age or Older with a Preexisting Serious Medical Condition a Class C Crime
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1070
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: CYRWAY, WHITE, PICKETT
Amends: 17-A MRSA §207

Legislative Document
No. 1070
S.P. 338
In Senate, March 11, 2021
An Act To Make Assault on a Person 50 Years of Age or Older with 
a Preexisting Serious Medical Condition a Class C Crime
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Cosponsored by Representative WHITE of Waterville and
Representative: PICKETT of Dixfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §207, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 2001, c. 383, 
§10 and affected by §156, is amended to read:
1.   A person is guilty of assault if:
A.  The person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury or offensive 
physical contact to another person.  Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or
B.  The person has attained at least 18 years of age and intentionally, knowingly or 
recklessly causes bodily injury to another person who is less than 6 years of age.  
Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime.; or
C.  The person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another 
person who is 50 years of age or older and has a preexisting serious medical condition.  
For purposes of this paragraph, "serious medical condition" means a condition that 
materially impairs, or is likely to materially impair, the health of a person.  Violation 
of this paragraph is a Class C crime.
SUMMARY
This bill makes an assault on a person who is 50 years of age or older with a preexisting 
serious medical condition a Class C crime.
An Act Regarding Career and Technical Education and Memoranda of Understanding with Community Colleges
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1072
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: POULIOT
Amends: 20-A MRSA §8308

Legislative Document
No. 1072
S.P. 340
In Senate, March 11, 2021
An Act Regarding Career and Technical Education and 
Memoranda of Understanding with Community Colleges
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §8308 is enacted to read:
§8308.  Memorandum of understanding with community colleges
A center or region may enter into a memorandum of understanding with a local 
community college to provide career and technical education to residents of the 
municipalities served by that region, center or satellite program as an alternative 
organizational method of delivering career and technical education. A memorandum of 
understanding pursuant to this section must include the following components:
1. Schedules. Notwithstanding section 4801, subsection 2-A, the center or region and 
the community college schedules must be aligned to allow career and technical education 
students to take courses at the community college that fulfill the requirements of the system 
of learning results pursuant to section 6209;
2. College credit. Upon an assessment that a career and technical education course or 
program meets the standards of a community college course or program of study, the 
community college shall award the student college credit for that course or program, as 
applicable;
3. College acceptance. A procedure must be established by which career and technical 
education students who have successfully completed a required set of courses in a 
postsecondary program may automatically enroll at the Maine Community College System 
or University of Maine System to complete that postsecondary program; and
4. Funding. Funding for career and technical education students attending courses at a 
community college must be provided in accordance with chapter 208-A.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that a career and technical education center or region may enter into 
a memorandum of understanding with a local community college to provide career and 
technical education to residents of the municipalities served by that region, center or 
satellite program as an alternative organizational method of delivering career and technical 
education. The memorandum of understanding must include provisions that the schedule 
must be aligned to allow students to fulfill the requirements of the Maine Learning Results, 
students must be awarded college credit, where applicable, students must receive automatic 
admission to the University of Maine System or Maine Community College System to 
complete a postsecondary program that was begun at the career and technical education 
center or region and funding must be provided through the Aspirations program.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1072
Committee Amendment CA_A_S201 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1073
Committee Amendment CA_A_S199 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1073
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S333 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act To Permit the Conduct of Open Air Cremation at Designated Scattering Sites
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1074
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: VITELLI, HEPLER
Amends: 32 MRSA §1408

Legislative Document
No. 1074
S.P. 342
In Senate, March 11, 2021
An Act To Permit the Conduct of Open Air Cremation at 
Designated Scattering Sites
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator VITELLI of Sagadahoc.  (BY REQUEST)
Cosponsored by Representative HEPLER of Woolwich.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §1408 is enacted to read:
§1408.  Open air cremation
Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, Title 13, chapter 83 or Title 22, section 
to the contrary, a nonprofit corporation may conduct an open air cremation by pyre if 
the cremation is conducted on property owned or possessed by the corporation that is at 
least 20 acres in size.  Only one open air cremation may be conducted at a time.  The ashes 
constituting the remains of the deceased person who is cremated may be scattered on the 
property or otherwise disposed of pursuant to law.  The board shall adopt routine technical 
rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to carry out the purposes of this 
section.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a nonprofit corporation to conduct open air cremations by pyre if the 
cremation is conducted on property of at least 20 acres that is owned or possessed by the 
corporation, restricted to one cremation at a time.  The bill allows the ashes to be scattered 
on the property or otherwise disposed of pursuant to law.
An Act To Protect Public Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1075
Committee Amendment CA_A_S493 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §598-C

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" I} " to S.P. 343, L.D. 1075, "An Act To Protect 
Public Lands" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §598-C is enacted to read: 
§598-C. Process for determination of reduction or substantially altered use of 
designated land 
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands 
shall adopt rules to establish an objective evaluation process for determining if a proposed 
activity on land designated under this chapter and under the jurisdiction of the bureau would 
cause the land to be reduced or the uses of the land to be substantially altered. fu adopting 
the rules, the bureau shall observe the requirements relating to designated lands in the 
Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 23 and ensure proper exercise of the bureau's 
public trust responsibility. These rules must also include provisions for public notice and 
comment before authorizing any such activity and for determining the appropriate 
instrument to be used to authorize that activity, including but not limited to whether an 
easement, lease, license or other instrument should be used. Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and 
Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands is required to adopt rules that establish an objective 
evaluation process for determining if a proposed activity on designated land under the 
jurisdiction of the bureau would cause the land to be reduced or the uses of the land to be 
substantially altered. The amendment also requires the bureau, in adopting the rules, to 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" ,l "to S.P. 343, L.D. 1075 ( S-L\'f ~} 
observe the requirements relating to designated lands in the Constitution of Maine, Article 
IX, Section 23 and ensure proper exercise of the bureau's public trust responsibility. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/29/22 feae':.-
LD 1075 
LR 1943(02) 
An Act To Protect Public Lands 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''ft' (5-yq-3'\ 
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry 
·) 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry from the adoption of rules that 
establish an objective evaluation process for detennining if a proposed activity on designated land under their 
jurisdiction would cause the land to be reduced or the uses of the land to be substantially altered are expected to be 
minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR1943(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Protect Public Lands
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1075
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BENNETT, O'NEIL, BLACK, BRENNER, MAXMIN, GROHOSKI, LANDRY, SKOLFIELD
Amends: 12 MRSA §598-C

Legislative Document
No. 1075
S.P. 343
In Senate, March 11, 2021
An Act To Protect Public Lands
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BENNETT of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, BRENNER of Cumberland, MAXMIN of Lincoln, 
Representatives: GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, LANDRY of Farmington, SKOLFIELD of Weld.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §598-C is enacted to read:
§598-C.  Process for determination of substantially altered; use of designated land
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands 
shall adopt rules to establish an objective evaluation process for determining if a proposed 
activity on land designated under this chapter would cause the land to be reduced or 
substantially altered.  These rules must also include provisions for public notice and 
comment before authorizing any such activity and for determining the appropriate 
instrument to be used to authorize that activity, including but not limited to whether an 
easement, lease, license or other instrument should be used.  Rules adopted pursuant to this 
section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of 
Parks and Lands to adopt rules that establish an objective evaluation process for 
determining if a proposed activity on designated land would cause the land to be reduced 
or substantially altered and designates those rules as major substantive rules.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1076
Committee Amendment CA_A_S112 (Senate)

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An Act To Promote Traffic Safety in Emergency Situations
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1078
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: BREEN, PIERCE, DESCHAMBAULT, WARREN
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2091

Legislative Document
No. 1078
S.P. 346
In Senate, March 11, 2021
An Act To Promote Traffic Safety in Emergency Situations
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth and
Senator: DESCHAMBAULT of York, Representative: WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2091, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 167, §1, is amended 
to read:
1.  Definition.  For the purposes of this section, "public safety traffic flagger" means a 
municipal firefighter, a volunteer firefighter or a member of an emergency medical service 
licensed by the Department of Public Safety, Maine Emergency Medical Services who is 
trained in accordance with subsection 2 and authorized by the chief official of the fire 
department or emergency medical service to control vehicular traffic or a nonsworn 
member of a law enforcement agency who is trained in accordance with subsection 2 and 
authorized by the chief official of the law enforcement agency.
SUMMARY
This bill enables a trained nonsworn member of a law enforcement agency to serve as 
a public safety traffic flagger to control vehicular traffic at emergency scenes in the same 
manner as firefighters and members of emergency medical services control vehicular 
traffic.
Resolve, To Review the Effects of the Deregulation of Maine Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1079
Committee Amendment CA_A_S489 (Senate)

LD 1079 
LR 891(02) 
Resolve, To Review the Effects of the Deregulation of Maine Utilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'W' ls~4rei\ 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
J 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission as a result of conducting a study regarding the deregulation 
and restructuring of the State's electric industry and the integration of renewable energy programs into a deregulated 
electric supply market are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0891(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, To Review the Effects of the Deregulation of Maine Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1079
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: STEWART, FOSTER, WADSWORTH

Legislative Document
No. 1079
S.P. 348
In Senate, March 11, 2021
Resolve, To Review the Effects of the Deregulation of Maine Utilities
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Cosponsored by Representatives: FOSTER of Dexter, WADSWORTH of Hiram.
Sec. 1.  Review concerning effects of electric industry deregulation.  
Resolved:  That the Public Utilities Commission shall establish a commission to review 
the effects of policies enacted in the State in the late 1990s and early 2000s relating to the 
deregulation and restructuring of the State's electric industry.  The Public Utilities 
Commission shall report that commission's findings to the Joint Standing Committee on 
Energy, Utilities and Technology no later than December 1, 2021.  The Joint Standing 
Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology may report out legislation on the subject 
matter of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a commission to 
review the effects of policies enacted in the State relating to the deregulation and 
restructuring of the State's electric industry.  The commission must report that 
commission's findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and 
Technology no later than December 1, 2021, and the committee may report out legislation 
on the subject matter of the report to the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Update the Rights of Recipients of Mental Health Services
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1080
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: STOVER, CRAVEN, DODGE, HARNETT, MADIGAN, TEPLER, WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 1080
H.P. 795
House of Representatives, March 11, 2021
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services 
To Update the Rights of Recipients of Mental Health Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Cosponsored by Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DODGE of Belfast, HARNETT of 
Gardiner, MADIGAN of Waterville, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, TEPLER of Topsham, 
WARREN of Hallowell.
Sec. 1.  Department of Health and Human Services to update the rights of 
recipients of mental health services. Resolved:  That, by January 1, 2022, the 
Department of Health and Human Services shall by rule update the rights of recipients of 
mental health services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-B, sections 3003 
and 15002.  The revisions must align with contractual agreements with service providers, 
current federal and state privacy laws and best practices for the delivery of clinically 
appropriate assessment and treatment models for persons with mental illness and reflect 
the following:
1.  Current titles, names and language;
2.  Best practice treatment models;
3.  Updated grievance processes;
4.  Current methods and modes of communication; and 
5.  Current mental health services delivery structure.
Rules adopted pursuant to this resolve are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, 
chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to update the rights 
of recipients of mental health services regarding treatment, the delivery structure and the 
entities that oversee the safe and effective delivery of mental health services, including to 
align the rights with contractual agreements with service providers, current federal and state 
privacy laws and best practices for the delivery of clinically appropriate assessment and 
treatment models for persons with mental illness.