Approved: 04/14/25
LD 1335 LR 570(01)
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund
The bill amends the sentencing provisions to provide that, for a person convicted of any crime on or after January 1,
2026, the court may not set a term of imprisonment for life. It is unclear how many individuals may be confined in a
correctional facility for a lesser term than may occur without this bill. The current average cost of incarcerating one
individual for a single year is $55,203. No savings have been identified at this time.
132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
An Act to Prohibit Life Sentences
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Milliken of Blue Hill
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
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