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LD 1749

Resolve, Directing The Department Of Corrections To Study Achieving Gender Equality

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rafael Macias

Directs the Maine Department of Corrections to study and report on achieving gender equality within its operations and practices.

Became Law without Governor's Signature
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Bill Summary · LD 1749

Summary of LD 1749: Resolve, Directing The Department Of Corrections To Study Achieving Gender Equality

Overview

LD 1749 is a Maine Legislative Resolve that directs the Department of Corrections (DOC) to study ways to achieve gender equality within the department’s operations, policies, and practices. As a Resolve (not a statute), its primary purpose is to authorize and guide a comprehensive review by the DOC and to report findings and recommendations back to the Legislature.

  • Bill: LD 1749
  • Title: Resolve, Directing The Department Of Corrections To Study Achieving Gender Equality
  • Sponsor: Rep. Macias of Topsham
  • Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Status: HELD BY THE GOVERNOR
  • Introduced: April 22, 2025
  • Version/LR: LR 2134(01)

Purpose and Scope

  • Purpose: To authorize and direct the DOC to conduct a study focused on achieving gender equality within the department.
  • Scope: The resolution directs the DOC to examine strategies or practices that would promote gender equality in corrections settings. The available materials do not specify the exact topics or metrics to be evaluated, leaving the precise scope to the DOC’s study plan.

Key Provisions and Deliverables

  • Directive to DOC: The DOC is tasked with conducting the study and producing a report detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Report to Legislature: The DOC is expected to report the results to the Legislature (as indicated by the fiscal note referring to “report the results”).
  • Nature of Act: Being a Resolve, the bill does not itself create new law; it directs a study and reporting process.

Fiscal Impact

  • Fiscal Note: Preliminary fiscal impact indicates no separate fiscal note is required.
  • Cost to DOC: Any additional costs to perform the study and prepare the report are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
  • Funding: No significant appropriation is indicated; costs are anticipated to be manageable within current resources.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Department of Corrections and its leadership, staff, and operations.
  • Indirect/Potential Impacts: Policies, programs, and practices related to gender equality within the correctional system; potential effects on inmates and staff, depending on any resulting recommendations.

Legislative History and Status

  • Referred to Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (April 22, 2025)
  • Work Sessions/Actions: Various actions in May–June 2025, including work sessions, reports, and readings.
  • Final Floor Actions: Passed in both chambers in June 2025 and sent for concurrence.
  • Governor: As of July 8, 2025, the bill is held by the Governor.

Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: April 22, 2025
  • Passed by Legislature: June 17–18, 2025
  • Sent to Governor: June 18, 2025
  • Status: Held by the Governor (as of July 8, 2025)

Bottom Line

LD 1749 creates a formal requirement for the Maine DOC to study and report on achieving gender equality within corrections. The fiscal note indicates only minor, absorbable costs. The bill is a directive for study and reporting rather than a new law, and its fate depends on the Governor’s action.

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

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