Maine · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
LD 477: An Act To Enhance Public Safety In Rural Counties By Providing State Police Patrol And Policing Services
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
LD 477 is a bill introduced in the Maine House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Enhance Public Safety In Rural Counties By Providing State Police Patrol And Policing Services. Primary sponsor: Jack Ducharme (Republican). 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).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Ducharme | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Steve Bunker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Lydia Crafts | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Dean Cray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Brad Farrin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Ken Fredette | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Wayne Parry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 140 |
| Jennifer Poirier | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Dan Shagoury | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Holly Stover | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
- CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required
- Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
- This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.
- Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-80) in concurrence
- Committee Amendment "A" (H-80) READ and ADOPTED
- Bill READ ONCE
- On motion by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED.
- Reports Read
- Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
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