| LD |
1893 |
Cross Cutting |
An Act to Establish an Independent Office of the Child Advocate
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Health and Human Services |
4/9/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/14/2026 - On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence. |
Signed by the Governor |
| LD |
1414 |
Early Care and Education |
An Act to Support and Sustain Maine's Child Care Workforce
|
Health and Human Services |
3/12/2026 - FINALLY PASSED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
3/17/2026 - On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence. |
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| LD |
1728 |
Early Care and Education |
An Act to Establish the Maine Child Care Affordability Program Advisory Board
|
Health and Human Services |
3/12/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
3/17/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. |
Signed by the Governor |
| LD |
1859 |
Early Care and Education |
An Act to Improve Access to Child Care and Early Childhood Education by Establishing Regional Resource Hubs
|
Health and Human Services |
6/9/2025 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
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| LD |
1955 |
Early Care and Education |
An Act to Increase Child Care Affordability and Early Childhood Educator Stability
|
Health and Human Services |
3/10/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
3/12/2026 - On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence. |
|
| LD |
2020 |
Early Care and Education |
An Act to Update Department of Education Reporting Requirements
|
Education and Cultural Affairs |
12/3/2025 - Received by the Clerk of the House on December 3, 2025. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. |
3/26/2026 - Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) |
Dead |
| LD |
2064 |
Early Care and Education |
An Act to Expand Access to Early Childhood Nutrition by Establishing a Grant Program for Public Preschools
|
Education and Cultural Affairs |
3/26/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
3/30/2026 - On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence. |
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| LD |
2066 |
Early Care and Education |
An Act to Establish the Child Care Employment Award
|
Health and Human Services |
3/10/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
3/12/2026 - On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence. |
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| LD |
2114 |
Early Care and Education |
An Act Regarding Public Preschool Programs Serving Children Who Are 3 Years of Age
|
Education and Cultural Affairs |
3/24/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. ROLL CALL NO. 666 (Yeas 75 - Nays 68 - Absent 6 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
3/25/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. |
Signed by the Governor |
| LD |
2192 |
Early Care and Education |
An Act to Protect Students by Ensuring Schools Have Complete Information About School Employees and Applicants for Employment
|
Education and Cultural Affairs |
4/13/2026 - This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/13/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence. |
Signed by the Governor (Emergency Measure) |
| LD |
785 |
Equity |
An Act to Enact the Remaining Recommendations of the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act
|
Judiciary |
4/13/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/14/2026 - On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence. |
Signed by the Governor |
| LD |
2106 |
Equity |
An Act to Prohibit the Disclosure of Nonpublic Records Without Proper Judicial Review
|
Judiciary |
4/9/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. ROLL CALL NO. 798 (Yeas 79 - Nays 69 - Absent 2 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/14/2026 - On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence. |
Signed by the Governor |
| LD |
229 |
Family Economic Security |
An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets and Tax Rates
|
Taxation |
4/14/2026 - Unfinished Business |
6/16/2025 - Taken from the table by the President On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on TAXATION in NON-CONCURRENCE. Sent down for concurrence |
Dead |
| LD |
415 |
Family Economic Security |
An Act to Support Hunger Prevention in Maine
|
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry |
4/17/2025 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
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| LD |
1089 |
Family Economic Security |
An Act to Permanently Fund 55 Percent of the State's Share of Education by Establishing a Tax on Incomes of More than $1,000,000
|
Taxation |
4/29/2026 - The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) |
6/16/2025 - Taken from the table by the President ACCEPTANCE of The Minority Ought Not To Pass Report FAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 491 Yeas 16 - Nays 19 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 Subsequently The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-648) Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 492 Yeas 20 - Nays 15 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-648) READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-648) In NON-CONCURRENCE. Sent down for concurrence |
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| LD |
1879 |
Family Economic Security |
An Act to Support Maine's Agricultural Economy by Increasing Revenue from the Corporate Income Tax and Providing Property Tax Exemptions
|
Taxation |
6/13/2025 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. ROLL CALL NO. 475 (Yeas 82 - Nays 63 - Absent 4 - Excused 2) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
|
| LD |
2040 |
Family Economic Security |
A Pilot Program to Assess Food Insecurity in Maine
|
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry |
3/12/2026 - FINALLY PASSED. ROLL CALL NO. 649 (Yeas 116 - Nays 25 - Absent 8 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
3/17/2026 - FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence. |
Signed by the Governor |
| LD |
2051 |
Family Economic Security |
An Act to Ensure Access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Maine
|
Health and Human Services |
3/31/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/2/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. |
Signed by the Governor |
| LD |
2122 |
Family Economic Security |
An Act to Prevent Negative Impacts from Federal Funding Changes to and Fund Eligibility Determinations and Outreach for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
|
Health and Human Services |
4/6/2026 - This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. FAILED PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/6/2026 - On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required In NON-CONCURRENCE |
|
| LD |
858 |
Health and Healthcare |
An Act to Ensure Behavioral and Mental Health Services Are Available to Students by Providing Grants to Schools That Contract for Those Services
|
Education and Cultural Affairs |
6/25/2025 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
7/8/2025 - HELD BY THE GOVERNOR. |
Became Law without Governor's Signature |
| LD |
896 |
Health and Healthcare |
An Act to Provide Young Children Stable Access to Health Care
|
Health and Human Services |
6/3/2025 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
|
| LD |
1746 |
Health and Healthcare |
An Act to Reduce Dental Disease and Ensure Access to Essential Preventive Dental Care Among Maine Children
|
Health and Human Services |
4/13/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/14/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. |
Signed by the Governor |
| LD |
2065 |
Health and Healthcare |
An Act to Provide One-time Funds to Support the Construction of a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for At-risk Youth
|
Health and Human Services |
|
3/12/2026 - Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) |
Dead |
| LD |
2125 |
Health and Healthcare |
An Act to Sustain Access to Children's Residential Care Services
|
Health and Human Services |
3/12/2026 - This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. ROLL CALL NO. 647 (Yeas 139 - Nays 0 - Absent 10 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
3/17/2026 - On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required. |
|
| LD |
2162 |
Health and Healthcare |
An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions
|
Insurance and Financial Services |
4/9/2026 - This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. ROLL CALL NO. 803 (Yeas 104 - Nays 43 - Absent 3 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/13/2026 - On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence. |
|
| LD |
2208 |
Health and Healthcare |
An Act to Offset Federal Cuts to Health Insurance for Families and Seniors
|
Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services |
4/8/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/8/2026 - On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. |
|
| LD |
52 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for Federal Benefits on Behalf of Children in the Department's Custody Who May Be Eligible for Those Benefits
|
Health and Human Services |
6/13/2025 - This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. FINALLY PASSED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
|
| LD |
208 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm Purchases
|
Judiciary |
4/9/2026 - Reports READ. On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED. ROLL CALL NO. 793 (Yeas 77 - Nays 72 - Absent 1 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) The Bill was READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-1032) was READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1032). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/9/2026 - On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate INSISTED on The Minority Ought to Pass Report and PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) |
Dead |
| LD |
555 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services
|
Health and Human Services |
4/14/2026 - Speaker laid before the House Subsequently, on motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED. ROLL CALL NO. 817 (Yeas 75 - Nays 72 - Absent 3 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) In NON-CONCURRENCE. HELD at the Request of Representative MOONEN of Portland |
4/9/2026 - Reports READ. Motion by Senator INGWERSEN of York to ACCEPT The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report FAILED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 928 Yeas 12 - Nays 23 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 Subsequently The Minority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-653) Report ACCEPTED READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (S-653) READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-653) Sent down for concurrence |
|
| LD |
592 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child
|
Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
6/16/2025 - FINALLY PASSED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
|
| LD |
721 |
Safety & Well-being |
Resolve, to Support the Full Implementation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in the State
|
Health and Human Services |
4/13/2026 - FINALLY PASSED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/13/2026 - FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence. |
Signed by the Governor |
| LD |
740 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Establish a Comprehensive Program to Divert Youth from the Criminal Justice System and Address Their Needs
|
Criminal Justice and Public Safety |
4/13/2026 - FINALLY PASSED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/13/2026 - FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence. |
Became Law without Governor's Signature |
| LD |
875 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Fund Essential Services for Victims of Domestic Violence
|
Health and Human Services |
4/17/2025 - This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
|
| LD |
1060 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Provide Funding to Reduce Stigma for Parents Seeking Support
|
Health and Human Services |
5/22/2025 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
|
| LD |
1061 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Increase Community Support for Families in Maine
|
Health and Human Services |
5/7/2025 - This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
|
| LD |
1230 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Abolish the 72-hour Waiting Period for a Gun Purchase
|
Judiciary |
4/9/2026 - Reports READ. On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED. ROLL CALL NO. 795 (Yeas 76 - Nays 72 - Absent 2 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/9/2026 - Reports READ. On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 938 Yeas 20 - Nays 15 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) |
Dead |
| LD |
1261 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Support At-risk Families by Establishing the Community Navigator Pilot Program
|
Health and Human Services |
6/11/2025 - FINALLY PASSED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
|
| LD |
1544 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Support Families by Improving the Court Process for Child Protection Cases
|
Judiciary |
4/13/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/13/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. |
Became Law without Governor's Signature |
| LD |
1618 |
Safety & Well-being |
Resolve, to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Dedicated Family Court in Maine
|
Judiciary |
5/27/2025 - This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. FINALLY PASSED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
|
| LD |
1847 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products Similar to Adult Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products, Dedicate a Portion of the Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax to Medical Use Cannabis Programs and Create a Study Group
|
Veterans and Legal Affairs |
4/13/2026 - Reports READ. Motion of Representative SUPICA of Bangor to ACCEPT REPORT A Ought to Pass as Amended FAILED. ROLL CALL NO. 809 (Yeas 43 - Nays 102 - Absent 5 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) Subsequently, motion of Representative SUPICA of Bangor to ACCEPT REPORT C Ought to Pass as Amended FAILED. ROLL CALL NO. 810 (Yeas 71 - Nays 74 - Absent 5 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) Subsequently, on motion of Representative SUPICA of Bangor, REPORT D Ought Not to Pass was ACCEPTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/14/2026 - Unfinished Business |
|
| LD |
1922 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Support Workforce Development for Families That Were Involved in Child Protective Activities by Requiring the Sealing of Certain Records
|
Health and Human Services |
6/25/2025 - CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. |
3/19/2026 - Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) |
Dead |
| LD |
2105 |
Safety & Well-being |
An Act to Clarify Maine's Mandated Reporting Laws
|
Health and Human Services |
4/2/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. |
4/6/2026 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. |
Signed by the Governor |
