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MaineLD 17132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Designate the Warden of the Maine State Prison as Chief Administrative Officer of the Bolduc Correctional Facility

Sponsored By: Pinny H. Beebe-Center (Democratic)

Became Law

CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONSCORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - MANAGEMENT

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Staff can recapture escapees when authorized

When the director or warden authorizes it, facility employees have the same power as deputy sheriffs. In their counties, they can search for and apprehend escapees from the facility. This helps protect the public.

Warden leads Bolduc with deputies

The Maine State Prison warden is the chief administrator of the Bolduc Correctional Facility and reports to the commissioner. The warden can appoint deputy wardens under the Civil Service Law, and a designated deputy acts with the warden’s powers when the warden is away or unable to serve. The director (warden) can appoint one assistant director under the Civil Service Law, who steps in when the director is absent or unable to serve. The warden must supervise employees, grounds, buildings, equipment, and must control prisoners under departmental rules.

Education and job training for prisoners

The warden must keep suitable academic and career and technical classes for prisoners. The facility must provide needed equipment. It must hire qualified instructors as needed. These programs support learning and job skills while in custody.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Pinny H. Beebe-Center

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 4

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    3/18/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/11/2025House

  4. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/4/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCEUnder suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    2/25/2025Senate

  6. Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 6, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

    1/8/2025Senate

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