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LD 1113

An Act Regarding Fairness In Sentencing For Persons Under 26 Years Of Age

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tavis Hasenfus and 7 co-sponsors

Summary — LD 1113: An Act Regarding Fairness in Sentencing for Persons Under 26 Years of AgeStatus: Became law without the Governor’s signature (June 24, 2025) Introduced: March 1

Became Law without Governor's Signature
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Bill Summary · LD 1113

Summary — LD 1113: An Act Regarding Fairness in Sentencing for Persons Under 26 Years of Age

Status: Became law without the Governor’s signature (June 24, 2025)
Introduced: March 18, 2025
Legislature: 132nd Maine Legislature
Subject areas: Criminal procedure; life sentences; sentencing

Purpose

The bill is intended to change Maine’s sentencing framework to account for the age of persons under 26 in criminal sentencing. The title and bill classification indicate the enactment focuses on how age factors into sentencing decisions, including those involving life sentences.

Key points and enactment details

  • The Legislature passed LD 1113 as amended by Committee Amendment “A” (H-556). The amendment was adopted in both chambers prior to final passage.
  • The House vote on June 9, 2025 was narrowly in favor (Yeas 74 – Nays 71; 4 absent, 2 excused). The Senate also approved the amended bill (Yeas 19 – Nays 15; 1 excused).
  • The bill was enacted and became law without the Governor’s signature on June 24, 2025.

What the bill affects

  • Subject-matter scope listed in legislative records: criminal procedure, life sentences, and sentences.
  • Primary populations likely affected: individuals who were under age 26 at the time of the offense (as indicated by the bill title). This would implicate sentencing courts, defendants in criminal cases, and potentially post-conviction review processes.

Fiscal impact

  • Two fiscal notes prepared for versions of LD 1113 (including the engrossed version with C “A” (H‑556)) state: “No fiscal impact.” Approved dates: May 29, 2025 and June 10, 2025.

Process history (high level)

  • Referred from the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety to the Judiciary Committee (March 18, 2025).
  • Multiple work sessions and a divided committee report (OTP‑AM/ONTP) occurred in spring 2025; Committee Amendment H‑556 was adopted in the Legislature on June 9, 2025.
  • Passed both chambers in June 2025 and enacted June 24, 2025.

Notes and next steps for readers

  • The legislative summary and fiscal notes available in the bill packet do not include the enacted statutory text. For the precise legal changes (specific statutory sections amended, exact sentencing rules, effective date, and any retroactivity or resentencing mechanisms), consult the final enrolled/engrossed bill text for LD 1113 (including H‑556) or the Maine Revised Statutes as updated after June 24, 2025.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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