An Act To Eliminate The Crime Of Felony Murder

LD 986 eliminates the crime of felony murder in Maine by repealing the legal definition of felony murder (17-A MRSA §202) and removing all references to it from other statutes. This directly affects individuals currently charged or convicted under felony murder statutes, as it removes this specific criminal classification from the law. The bill amends multiple sections of Maine law to delete cross-references to felony murder, including in murder sentencing and juvenile court procedures. The change shifts how certain violent crimes are prosecuted, removing felony murder as a separate charge while maintaining other related offenses.