State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 1592

Bill Info

LD 1592 (HP 1181)

"An Act To Decriminalize Engaging in Prostitution, Strengthen the Laws against Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Allow a Person Convicted of Engaging in Prostitution To Petition the Court To Expunge the Record of Conviction"

Sponsored by Representative Lois Reckitt

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Last House Action	6/30/2021 -  This Bill, having been returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same pursuant to Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, after reconsideration, the House proceeded to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?" ROLL CALL NO. 402V 76 having voted in the affirmative and 70 in the negative, with 5 being absent, and accordingly it was the vote of the House that the Bill not become a law and the veto was sustained. Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	6/17/2021 -  PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
Last Engrossed by House on	6/15/2021
Last Engrossed by Senate on	6/16/2021