An Act to Provide Relocation Assistance to Crime Victims
Sponsored By: Holly Stover (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Relocation costs now covered for crime victims
The Maine Victims' Compensation Program now covers reasonable relocation expenses. This applies if you were personally injured directly by a covered crime. Only costs you actually paid, and that are reasonable for the move, are covered.
Security deposits no longer reimbursed for victims
The Maine Victims' Compensation Program no longer reimburses security deposits. You cannot claim a deposit under this law. Eligible expenses still must result from a personal injury caused by a covered crime and be actually and reasonably incurred.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Holly Stover
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Ambureen Rana
Democratic • House
Cameron D. Reny
Democratic • Senate
Eleanor Sato
Democratic • House
Lori Gramlich
Democratic • House
Michele Meyer
Democratic • House
William Pluecker
Independent • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 171
5/30/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/27/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/27/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-195) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-195), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
5/21/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-195).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/20/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence
4/10/2025SenateCommittee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/10/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-195), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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