132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1427		LR 781(01)
	An Act Extending the Statute of Limitations on Criminal Actions Involving Aggravated Sex Trafficking
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Henderson of Rumford
	Committee: Judiciary
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund Minor savings - General Fund Minor revenue decrease - General Fund Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	There may be some minor reduction of workload associated with the minimal number of felony cases that will no longer be filed in the court system. Reductions in the collection of fines will decrease General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts. The bill increases the statute of limitations on Class A or Class B crimes involving aggravated sex trafficking from 6 to 20 years. The current average cost of incarcerating one individual for a single year is $55,203.  It is not known how many individuals may be imprisoned longer under this bill. No appropriations have been added to the bill.