131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1119 LR 717(01)
An Act to Clarify the Criminal Statutes with Regard to Assaults on Emergency Medical Services Persons
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Bennett of Oxford
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
Establishes new Class C crimes. The bill provides that, within an emergency room, it is a Class C crime of assault to intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cause bodily injury to a hospital emplyee or contractor. 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.