Maine Legislative Analysis
Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Maine: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.
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What you need to know about Maine right now
Recently Enacted
LD77: An Act to Stabilize and Sustainably Fund the Department of Inland Fisheries and …
Recent Vote
LD70 voted 73-67 in the House
Hot Topics
Education and Health legislation seeing the most activity this session
50
Bills Tracked
1
Introduced
34
Passed
11
Enacted
Why This Matters
How Maine legislation affects you
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Maine's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.
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Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.
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Healthcare bills could change insurance coverage, Medicaid access, or hospital regulations.
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Legislative momentum is building: 11 already signed into law and 34 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.
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Recently enacted: LD77 and LD59 — review these to understand new laws affecting Maine residents.
Maine Quick Guide
Common questions about Maine legislation
Who represents me in Maine?
Who represents me in Maine?
Governor
Janet Mills
Attorney General
Aaron Frey
Secretary of State
Shenna Bellows
How does Maine's legislature work?
How does Maine's legislature work?
Maine's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.
What are the top issues in Maine right now?
What are the top issues in Maine right now?
Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Education, Health, Taxes. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.
How do I stay updated on Maine legislation?
How do I stay updated on Maine legislation?
This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.
Maine at a Glance
Current session overview
50
Total Bills
1
Introduced
34
Passed
11
Enacted
Legislative Progress
Bills moving through the process
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Recent bills in Maine
50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text
LD46
An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
Last action: Jun 25, 2025
An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Kelly Murphy (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
LD48
An Act to Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes
Last action: Jun 25, 2025
An Act to Update References to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised Statutes
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Kristen Cloutier (Democrat)
- Voted 142-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Apr 03, 2025LD55
An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Accrual of Earned Paid Leave
Last action: Jun 25, 2025
An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Accrual of Earned Paid Leave
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Michael Lemelin (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
LD61
An Act to Regulate Employer Surveillance to Protect Workers
Last action: Jun 25, 2025
An Act to Regulate Employer Surveillance to Protect Workers
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Amy Roeder (Democrat)
- Voted 20-14 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 27, 2025Senate
May 28, 2025LD70
An Act to Fund Free Health Clinics
Last action: Jun 25, 2025
An Act to Fund Free Health Clinics
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Michael Brennan (Democrat)
- Voted 73-67 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jun 25, 2025Senate
Apr 23, 2025LD77
An Act to Stabilize and Sustainably Fund the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries and Hatcheries Division by Increasing the Inland Fishing License Fees and Establishing the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund
Last action: Jun 25, 2025
An Act to Stabilize and Sustainably Fund the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries and Hatcheries Division by Increasing the Inland Fishing License Fees and Establishing the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund
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Key Points
- This bill has been signed into law and is now in effect
- Sponsored by Stephen Wood (Republican)
- Voted 11-23 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 29, 2025Senate
Jun 02, 2025LD82
An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Laws by Extending Indefinitely the Presumption Applying to Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, E-9-1-1 Dispatchers, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Persons Diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Last action: Jun 25, 2025
An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Laws by Extending Indefinitely the Presumption Applying to Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, E-9-1-1 Dispatchers, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Persons Diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Kristi Mathieson (Democrat)
- Voted 134-6 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 20, 2025LD41
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory
Last action: Jun 16, 2025
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor to Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Kristen Cloutier (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
LD42
An Act Regarding the Bind-over and Detention of Juveniles
Last action: Jun 16, 2025
An Act Regarding the Bind-over and Detention of Juveniles
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Suzanne Salisbury (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
LD45
An Act Allowing the Department of Corrections to Offset Some of the Costs of Technology Provided to Residents of Correctional Facilities
Last action: Jun 13, 2025
An Act Allowing the Department of Corrections to Offset Some of the Costs of Technology Provided to Residents of Correctional Facilities
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Adam Lee (Democrat)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Sources & neutrality
Sources used
- LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
- NGA (governor roster)
- NAAG (attorney general roster)
- NASS (chief election official roster)
- Open States (legislator roster)
Disclaimer
We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.