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

LD 1796: An Act To Implement The Recommendations Of The Maine Commission On Public Defense Services To Clarify The Types Of Cases For Which The Commission Is Responsible For Providing Counsel

Enacted Last action January 11, 2026: Became Law without Governor's Signature

Plain-language summary

LD 1796 is a bill introduced in the Maine Senate on April 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Implement The Recommendations Of The Maine Commission On Public Defense Services To Clarify The Types Of Cases For Which The Commission Is Responsible For Providing Counsel. Primary sponsor: Anne Carney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 11, 2026): Became Law without Governor's Signature.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Anne Carney (Democratic).