Loading chat...

ME LD1886

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lemelin

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands Maine's motor vehicle violation statute (29-A MRSA §2413-A) to cover cases where a traffic infraction causes serious bodily injury, not just death
  • Violation remains a civil offense with a maximum fine of $5,000, with option for community service in lieu of fine payment
  • Mandatory license suspension of 14 days to 4 years applies to violations resulting in either death or serious bodily injury
  • "Serious bodily injury" is defined by reference to Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 23 of Maine criminal code
  • Signed into law by the Governor on June 12, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 302

Legislative Description

An Act to Include Serious Bodily Injury in the Law Governing Motor Vehicle Violations Resulting in Death

Traffic Regulations

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice And Public Safety5/1/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available