Bill
LD 172
Overview: LD 172, "An Act To Require The Maine State Police To Create A Statewide List Of Missing Persons", was signed into law by the Governor. It was introduced on January 14, 20
Overview: LD 172, "An Act To Require The Maine State Police To Create A Statewide List Of Missing Persons", was signed into law by the Governor. It was introduced on January 14, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to require the Maine State Police to establish and maintain a statewide list of missing persons, with the aim of improving the tracking and response to missing person cases.
Key Provisions:
- Directs the Maine State Police to create and manage a comprehensive, statewide database of missing persons
- Requires law enforcement agencies to report all missing person cases to the state database
- Mandates regular updates and information sharing between the state database and local law enforcement
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Law enforcement agencies across the state will be required to participate in the new statewide missing persons database
- Families and loved ones of missing persons will have improved access to information and resources
- The general public may benefit from increased awareness and responsiveness to missing person cases
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been signed into law and will go into effect on July 1, 2025, allowing time for the Maine State Police to establish the new statewide database and coordination procedures.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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