131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1119 LR 717(04)
An Act to Clarify the Criminal Statutes with Regard to Assaults on Emergency Medical Services Persons
Fiscal Note for Bill as Engrossed with:
C "A" (S-360)
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
             
Fiscal Note
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 employee 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.