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129th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 533 |
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LR 1667(01) |
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An Act To
Eliminate the Statutory Duty To Retreat and Affirm the Right of Self-defense |
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Preliminary Fiscal
Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Andrews of Paris |
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Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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| Potential current biennium savings - General Fund |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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This bill removes
the requirement that a person retreat if it is safe to do so and also permits
the use of deadly force to prevent death or serious bodily injury in certain
situations. To the extent that over time these changes lead to fewer
individuals being incarcerated, the Department of Corrections will see a
reduction in costs. The number of cases affected by these changes is not
expected to be significant. |
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