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

LD 1416: An Act To Require The Department Of Health And Human Services To Immediately Take Custody Of Persons Sentenced To Mental Health Facilities That May Not Include County Or Regional Jails

Did not advance Last action April 29, 2026: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Plain-language summary

LD 1416 is a bill introduced in the Maine Senate on April 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Require The Department Of Health And Human Services To Immediately Take Custody Of Persons Sentenced To Mental Health Facilities That May Not Include County Or Regional Jails. Primary sponsor: Rachel Talbot Ross (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rachel Talbot Ross (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.