131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1619 LR 2454(07)
An Act to Improve Maine's Reproductive Privacy Laws
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment " " to Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Brakey of Androscoggin
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Establishes a Class C crime for a person selling or transferring fetal remains to any entity.  The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203. No funding is included in the bill at this time.
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new felony cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding.
The collection of additional fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.