An Act To Implement The Recommendations Of The Sex Offender Management And Risk Assessment Advisory Commission Regarding Tier Ii Offenses
This bill amends Maine's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to reclassify specific offenses as Tier II. It designates unlawful sexual contact involving an unconscious victim (where consent is lacking due to unconsciousness, including penetration) as a Tier II offense under the law. This change affects individuals convicted of such offenses, requiring them to register as Tier II sex offenders. The amendment takes effect October 1, 2025, correcting inconsistencies in the existing registration system. The bill implements a specific recommendation from Maine's Sex Offender Management Advisory Commission.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 30, 2025
Signed May 30, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
5
Committee
3
May 30, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
May 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
upper
May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
May 20, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP
legislature
May 6, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 218.
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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