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ME LD2165
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Fecteau
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AI Summary
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Transfers supervision of the Bureau of Capitol Police from the Chief of Capitol Police to the Chief of the State Police within the Department of Public Safety
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Reclassifies the Chief of Capitol Police position to a State Police Lieutenant position to supervise the bureau
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Creates one permanent State Police Lieutenant position within the Bureau of State Police for Capitol Police oversight
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Beginning September 1, 2026, vacated Capitol Police officer positions must be replaced with state police officer positions, contingent on funding approval from the Bureau of Human Resources
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Expands rulemaking authority for capitol area security to include the Commissioner of Public Safety's designee, and requires consultation with both the Commissioner and Chief of State Police on security rules for legislative offices
Legislative Description
An Act to Change Supervisory Authority over the Capitol Police
Administration
Last Action
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence
1/13/2026