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Criminal Justice

Every criminal justice bill, vote, and legislator stance in Maine, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

ME Legislature US Congress

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132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

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Yusuf Yusuf

90% support rate

Top opponent

Mark Cooper

17% support rate

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5 support · 5 oppose

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Rep. Matt Beck District 122

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Legislators moving criminal justice in Maine
Legislator	Party	Stance	Support rate	Decisive votes
Yusuf Yusuf House · District 118	D	Strong +	90%	68
Dan Shagoury House · District 55	D	Strong +	89%	72
Michael Brennan House · District 115	D	Strong +	89%	71
Traci Gere House · District 134	D	Strong +	89%	71
Dave Rollins House · District 59	D	Strong +	88%	67
Mark Cooper House · District 107	R	Strong −	17%	69
Joseph Underwood House · District 5	R	Strong −	17%	46
Artie Mingo House · District 9	R	Strong −	19%	64
Reagan Paul House · District 37	R	Strong −	19%	68
Thomas Lavigne House · District 148	R	Strong −	19%	67

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failed · Maine · House May 27, 2025

LD 639: An Act To Improve Training Opportunities For Law Enforcement Officers

This bill removes the requirement that the Maine Criminal Justice Academy's law enforcement training program must be residential. The amendment allows the Board of Trustees to offer non-residential options, such as part-time or online courses, in addition to or instead of traditional residential training. It directly affects the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and law enforcement officers seeking certification in Maine. The change modifies the program's structure by eliminating the residential mandate without altering other training standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Criminal Justice