Maine · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

LD 1189: An Act To Prohibit Arrest And Detention For Civil Violations And Require An Attorney For The State To Determine Whether To Charge A Class E Offense As A Civil Violation

Enacted Last action July 7, 2025: Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

LD 1189 is a bill introduced in the Maine House on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Prohibit Arrest And Detention For Civil Violations And Require An Attorney For The State To Determine Whether To Charge A Class E Offense As A Civil Violation. Primary sponsor: Matt Moonen (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 7, 2025): Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Matt Moonen (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.