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ME LD1146

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Sinclair

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Maine's robbery statute (17-A MRSA §651) to modify the mental state requirement for one form of robbery
  • Removes the "intentionally or knowingly" requirement from the act of placing a person in fear of imminent force, while retaining it for threatening to use force
  • Robbery remains a Class B crime when committed by threatening force or placing someone in fear to take property or overcome resistance
  • Became law without the Governor's signature on June 17, 2025, as Public Law Chapter 327

Legislative Description

An Act Regarding the Required State of Mind Relating to Robbery

Crimes

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice And Public Safety3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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