DPS LODD proposed policy update with changes 6.17(MAPA-4).docx
DPS Notice of Rulemaking Proposal for Notice 06-17-26 (MPA-3).docx
AGENCY: Department of Public Safety, Maine State Police
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 16-222 C.M.R. Ch. 19, Died While in the Line of Duty Death Benefits for Law Enforcement Officers
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2026-P149
BRIEF SUMMARY: This proposed rule amends the current rule to clarify eligibility, aligns the rule with the statutory framework governing line-of-duty death benefits for law enforcement officers, updates and refines key definitions including those relating to children, parents, official duty, and line-of-duty deaths, provides greater clarity regarding who may qualify for benefits and under what circumstances, and conforms with recent updates to 25 MRS §§1611 – 1612 and conforms to federal Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-61)
PUBLIC HEARING: None - Unless requested pursuant to 5 MRS §8052
COMMENT DEADLINE: Friday, July 24, 2026, 4:00 pm
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Major Lucas W. Hare
Maine State Police
45 Commerce Drive,
Augusta, ME 04333-087
Phone: 207-624-7200
Fax Number 207-287-3659
TTY Number 1-888-524-7900
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different):
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE 25 M.R.S.A. §1612(8)
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different): None. Statutes were changed to reflect Federal law, and this rule incorporates those changes.
AGENCY WEBSITE: https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/home
EMAIL ADDRESS FOR OVERALL AGENCY RULEMAKING LIAISON: Rebecca Graham, Director of Policy, Department of Public Safety rebecca.graham@maine.gov