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131st MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1119 |
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LR 717(01) |
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An Act to Clarify
the Criminal Statutes with Regard to Assaults on Emergency Medical Services
Persons |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Bennett of Oxford |
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Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds |
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| Correctional
and Judicial Impact Statements |
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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. |
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