Bill
LD 1651
An Act To Remove The Term "Alleged" When Referring To Victims Of Sexual Assault In The Maine Revised Statutes
132nd Legislature (2025-2026)
Introduced by Anne Carney and 6 co-sponsors
The bill removes the word “alleged” from referring to sexual assault victims in Maine statutes, using “victim” to promote respectful, victim-centered language.
Signed by Governor