LD 592·ME·senate
An Act To Amend The Laws Governing The Crime Of Endangering The Welfare Of A Child
FailedFiled Feb 19, 2025
Sponsor: Joe Baldacci (D)
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Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Apr 29, 2026
Summary
The bill revises Maine’s endangering the welfare of a child statute to require recklessness when a duty of care is violated. It creates higher‑level crimes—Class C for serious bodily injury and Class B for death—while keeping the basic offense a Class D crime. The changes aim to strengthen penalties for the most severe outcomes.
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