With some suggesting study, lawmakers divided on whether to reinstate parole

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 413

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee reconsidered a bill to reinstate parole in Maine, with some suggesting a study of the issue instead. But ultimately, lawmakers remain divided on the best path forward.

The original proposal to bring back the conditional early release program that Maine was the first state to abolish 50 years ago failed to gain committee support last month, not because of opposition to the underlying policy but over implementation concerns. …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us