131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1461 LR 1221(01)
An Act to Prevent Dating Partner Abuse by Including Dating Partners in the Scope of Domestic Violence Crimes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Carney of Cumberland
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Creates Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D crimes. The bill includes dating partners within the scope of domestic violence crimes. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203.

The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.