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LD 57

An Act To Enable Maine National Guard Commanders To More Efficiently Effect Disciplinary Measures Through The Maine Code Of Military Justice

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ken Fredette

Expands Maine National Guard commanders' authority under the Maine Code of Military Justice to initiate and speed disciplinary action, reducing delays with minor fiscal impact.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 57

Summary — LD 57 (132nd Maine Legislature)

Title: An Act To Enable Maine National Guard Commanders To More Efficiently Effect Disciplinary Measures Through The Maine Code Of Military Justice
Status: Signed by Governor (May 23, 2025)
Introduced: January 6, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Fredette of Newport
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Purpose

LD 57 makes statutory changes intended to improve how Maine National Guard commanders carry out disciplinary measures by using the Maine Code of Military Justice. The stated aim is to enable commanders to effect discipline more efficiently while operating under the state military justice framework.

Key provisions (high level)

The bill is summarized from its title, legislative history and fiscal notes (the full enrolled text should be consulted for precise statutory language). As enacted (with Committee Amendment “A” (H‑108)), LD 57 generally does the following:
- Modifies the Maine Code of Military Justice to clarify or expand commanders’ authority to initiate and implement disciplinary measures for members of the Maine National Guard.
- Streamlines procedures or administrative steps tied to nonjudicial or judicial disciplinary processes to reduce delays in imposing or processing discipline.
- May permit delegation or adjustment of certain procedural authorities to improve timeliness and operational readiness (see enrolled bill for exact delegation and scope).

Note: The summary above describes the bill’s intent and likely areas of change based on the bill title and legislative actions. Consult the enacted statute for precise amendments, definitions, and limits.

Who is affected

  • Maine National Guard commanders (primary users of the revised authorities).
  • Members of the Maine National Guard subject to discipline under the state code.
  • The Judicial Branch and any entities that process or adjudicate military justice matters at the state level (administrative or workload effects).

Fiscal impact and implementation

  • Fiscal notes (preliminary and as amended/engrossed) report a minor General Fund cost increase.
  • Any additional costs to the Judicial Branch are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
  • The bill was signed by the Governor on May 23, 2025; consult the enrolled law for the statutory effective date and any implementation timelines or rulemaking requirements.

Legislative history (highlights)

  • Referred to Veterans and Legal Affairs (Jan 6, 2025).
  • Committee voted OTP‑AM; Committee Amendment “A” (H‑108) adopted.
  • Passed both chambers (May 20–21, 2025); signed by the Governor on May 23, 2025.

For exact statutory language, procedural changes, limits on authority, and implementation instructions, review the enrolled bill (LD 57, as amended by H‑108) and the resulting amendments to the Maine Code of Military Justice.

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

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