Maine LD 1919 – An Act To Criminalize The Failure To Make A Report of Child Abuse Or Neglect As Required By Statute

The proposed legislation was introduced on August 22, 2018, as part of a five-bill package sponsored by Maine Governor Le Page. This bill had not been passed as of September 20, 2018. The provisions criminalize a mandated reporter’s failure to report suspicions of potential abuse or neglect. Currently such a failure is considered a civil violation . . .