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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1930 |
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LR 1105(01) |
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An Act Regarding
Acts of Violence Committed Against a Pregnant Woman |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Paul of Winterport |
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Committee: Judiciary |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase – Other Special Revenue Funds |
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| Correctional
and Judicial Impact Statements |
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The bill includes
the terms person and human being in the definition of unborn child for
provisions related to murder, manslaughter and assault. It is unclear how many additional
individuals will be convicted of Class A, B and C crimes who otherwise would
not have been. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a
single year is $55,203. No funding has been included in the bill at this
time.
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 fines will increase General Fund or other
dedicated revenue by minor amounts. |
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