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ME LD1150

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anne-Marie Mastraccio

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Persons who knowingly shelter a missing child for more than 24 hours without consent of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian must inform law enforcement of the child's location and condition when contacted during an investigation

  • The reporting duty is only triggered when a law enforcement officer contacts the person as part of an active missing child investigation

  • Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $250

  • Enacted as Public Law Chapter 63, approved by the Governor on May 9, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act to Require Reporting of Sheltering or Aiding Missing Children

Law Enforcement

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice And Public Safety3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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