131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 115 LR 361(01)
An Act to Protect Minors from Exploitation by Adults for Violation of Privacy
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Bailey of York
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Increases the class of a crime. The bill increases from Class D to Class C the crime of violation of privacy if the subject has not attained 16 years of age. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203.

The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new felony cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.