Maine Chiefs of Police
Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:07 PM
| LD | Priority | SPONSOR | TITLE | COMMITTEE | STATUS | COMMITTEE DOCKET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Amy ROEDER of Bangor | An Act To Allow Employees To Request Flexible Work Schedules | 02/05/25 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor 03/04/25 2:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (5/22) | |
| High | Amy ROEDER of Bangor | An Act To Regulate Employer Surveillance To Protect Workers | 02/05/25 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor 03/04/25 2:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 524 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (5/20) | |
| High | Michel LAJOIE of Lewiston | An Act To Notify The Public Of Juveniles That Have Escaped A Department Of Corrections Facility And To Direct The Department Of Corrections To Study The Further Release Of Juvenile Intelligence And Investigative Record Information | 03/26/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 04/17/25 2:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 05/01/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 05/08/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/14/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/28/26 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 02/04/26 10:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 622 (4/3/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM (3/13) | |
| High | Matt MOONEN of Portland | An Act Regarding Speedy Trials | 03/03/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 03/21/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 05/27/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/12) | |
| High | Anne BEEBE-CENTER of Knox | An Act To Improve Criminal Justice And Public Safety | Leave to Withdraw, Mar 30, 2026 (3/30/2026) | Reported Out - LTW (3/23) | ||
| High | David SINCLAIR of Bath | An Act To Authorize A Court To Conditionally Discharge Certain Criminal Defendants | 02/24/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 03/11/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 03/21/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 05/13/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 01/06/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Jan 20, 2026 (1/20/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP (1/14) | |
| High | Tavis HASENFUS of Readfield | An Act To Clarify The Rights Of Crime Victims And Witnesses Regarding Professional Investigator Communications | 03/17/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 03/26/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 05/05/25 2:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 05/14/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/13) | |
| High | Richard BENNETT of Oxford | An Act To Establish A Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System And Update Certain Requirements Regarding Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kits | 02/26/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 03/05/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 05/21/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM (6/17) | |
| High | Richard BENNETT of Oxford | An Act To Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths By Allowing Municipalities To Approve The Establishment Of Overdose Prevention Centers | 03/04/25 2:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Health And Human Services 05/15/25 5:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Health And Human Services |
Leave to Withdraw, Jan 13, 2026 (1/13/2026) | Reported Out - LTW (1/7) | |
| High | Anne CARNEY of Cumberland | An Act To Facilitate The Establishment Of An Automated Crime Victim Notification System | 03/26/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 04/24/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 755 (4/16/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (6/12) | |
| High | Adam LEE of Auburn | An Act To Establish Disclosure Requirements Regarding Law Enforcement Officer Credibility Information | 05/15/25 5:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/07/26 2:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/21/26 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/28/26 11:00 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Feb 10, 2026 (2/10/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP (2/3) | |
| Medium | Rachel TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland | Resolve, To Provide Safe, Short-term Housing To Individuals Recently Released From Correctional Facilities | 02/10/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 03/12/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/16) | |
| Medium | Melanie SACHS of Freeport | Resolve, Directing The Attorney General To Update Rules Relating To The Disposition Of Forfeited Firearms | 05/01/25 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 05/15/25 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Resolve Chapter 123 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM (6/11) | |
| Medium | Grayson LOOKNER of Portland | An Act To Increase The Transparency And Accountability Of The Maine Information And Analysis Center | 02/26/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 03/05/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/6) | |
| Medium | John DUCHARME of Madison | An Act To Enhance Public Safety In Rural Counties By Providing State Police Patrol And Policing Services | 02/24/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 03/05/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (4/29) | |
| Medium | Amy KUHN of Falmouth | An Act To Protect Children From Technology-facilitated Sexual Abuse | 05/16/25 3:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 11/14/25 12:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 01/06/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Signed by the Governor (Emergency Measure) Public Law Chapter 719 (4/16/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (1/29) | |
| Medium | Adam LEE of Auburn | An Act To Establish Bail Officers To Administer The Maine Bail Code | 03/17/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 03/26/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM (6/13) | |
| Medium | Joseph BALDACCI of Penobscot | Resolve, To Study Laws Regarding Endangering The Welfare Of A Child | 03/17/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 05/19/25 11:00 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM (6/12) | |
| Medium | Nina MILLIKEN of Blue Hill | An Act To Expand The Supervised Community Confinement Program | 04/23/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 05/01/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 05/08/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/11) | |
| Medium | Drew GATTINE of Westbrook | An Act To Prevent Domestic Violence By Providing Adequate Funding Support For Court-ordered Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Programs | 03/03/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 03/10/25 3:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 748 (4/16/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM/ONTP (5/15) | |
| Medium | Donna BAILEY of York | An Act To Create A Rebuttable Presumption Related To Specialized Risk Screening For First Responders | 03/13/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Public Hearing Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services 03/19/25 1:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services 04/09/25 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 531 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/REFERRED (5/15) | |
| Medium | Michele MEYER of Eliot | An Act To Fund Essential Services For Victims Of Domestic Violence | 03/19/25 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Public Hearing Health And Human Services 03/26/25 1:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Health And Human Services |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (4/8) | |
| Medium | Chad PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft | An Act To Restore Full Civil Rights To Possess Firearms To Persons Previously Convicted Of Certain Nonviolent Felonies | 05/01/25 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 05/07/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 05/15/25 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 11/12/25 1:30 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM (4/8) | |
| Medium | Stacy BRENNER of Cumberland | An Act To Remove Certain Cost-of-living Adjustment Restrictions For Retired Members Of The Law Enforcement Bargaining Unit Who Are 65 Years Of Age Or Older | 03/26/25 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor 04/02/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor 04/09/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/3) | |
| Medium | Lori GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach | An Act To Include Certain Mental Health Assessment Data In Firearm Fatalities And Hospitalizations Reports | 04/07/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 711 (4/15/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/10) | |
| Medium | Timothy NANGLE of Cumberland | An Act To Improve Behavioral Health Crisis Services And Suicide Prevention Services | 05/15/25 9:30 AM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Public Hearing Health And Human Services 05/22/25 1:01 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Health And Human Services 01/29/26 1:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Health And Human Services |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 610 (4/3/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/18) | |
| Low | Billy Bob FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor | An Act To Eliminate The 72-hour Waiting Period On Firearm Purchases | 04/16/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 04/24/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 05/15/25 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 05/22/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 05/29/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 05/30/25 12:45 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 03/19/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Died Between Houses, Apr 9, 2026 (4/9/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP (4/8) | |
| Low | Joseph UNDERWOOD of Presque Isle | An Act To Employ Mental Health Personnel Within The Maine State Police | 03/10/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 03/19/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (5/2) | |
| Rachel TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland | An Act To Establish The Criminal Records Review Commission In Statute | 02/12/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 05/27/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 526 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/9) | ||
| Nina MILLIKEN of Blue Hill | An Act Regarding The Issuance Of Silver Alerts | 03/26/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 05/01/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 709 (4/15/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (5/28) | ||
| Michael TIPPING of Penobscot | An Act To Raise The Salary Threshold For Overtime Pay | 03/19/25 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Public Hearing Labor 03/26/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 202 - Work Session Labor |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (5/20) | ||
| Grayson LOOKNER of Portland | Resolve, To Study Methods For Improving Youth Community Supervision And Increasing Juvenile Diversion From Formal Judicial Processing | 03/24/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 04/17/25 2:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 05/15/25 1:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/21/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Resolve Chapter 175 (4/26/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (3/24) | ||
| Michele MEYER of Eliot | An Act To Protect The Children Of Maine | 05/15/25 12:55 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Health And Human Services |
Leave to Withdraw, Mar 12, 2026 (3/12/2026) | Reported Out - LTW (3/4) | ||
| Samuel ZAGER of Portland | An Act Requiring Serial Numbers On Firearms And Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms | 03/26/25 9:35 AM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 04/03/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 05/07/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 05/15/25 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 537 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/11) | ||
| Anne CARNEY of Cumberland | An Act To Provide Funding For Essential Services For Victims Of Crimes | 03/27/25 2:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Health And Human Services; Judiciary 04/17/25 2:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Health And Human Services; Judiciary 04/29/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Health And Human Services; Judiciary |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (5/13) | ||
| Ambureen RANA of Bangor | An Act To Enhance Public Safety In Maine By Defining The Relationship Between Local And Federal Law Enforcement | 05/19/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 05/28/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 05/30/25 2:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 06/04/25 2:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 03/10/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary |
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Mar 17, 2026 (3/17/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP (3/13) | ||
| David BOYER of Poland | An Act To Allow Consumption Of Adult Use Cannabis In Locally Approved Hospitality Lounges | 05/08/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 437 - Public Hearing Veterans And Legal Affairs 05/16/25 9:45 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 01/12/26 11:00 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 01/30/26 12:00 PM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs 02/04/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 437 - Work Session Veterans And Legal Affairs |
Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Apr 6, 2026 (4/6/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM (4/2) | ||
| An Act To Protect Maine Communities By Enacting The Extreme Risk Protection Order Act | 06/11/25 3:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary |
Died On Adjournment, Nov 3, 2025 (11/3/2025) | Carry Over Approved (6/25) | |||
| Rachel TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland | An Act To Establish A Commission To Study The Placement Of Individuals Committed By A Court To The Custody Of The Department Of Health And Human Services And To Update A Cross-reference Regarding Such Placement | 04/14/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Public Hearing Health And Human Services 05/21/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Health And Human Services 01/22/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Health And Human Services 02/05/26 2:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Health And Human Services |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/13) | ||
| Margaret ROTUNDO of Androscoggin | An Act To Improve Access To Sustainable And Low-barrier Trauma Recovery Services | 05/07/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Public Hearing Health And Human Services 05/15/25 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Health And Human Services |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (5/23) | ||
| Holly STOVER of Boothbay | An Act Regarding Prosecution Standards For Nonfatal Strangulation Or Suffocation In Domestic Violence Cases | 04/14/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 04/29/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 05/09/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 05/16/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 01/27/26 1:30 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 01/30/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 02/06/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Feb 24, 2026 (2/24/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP (2/20) | ||
| Rachel TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland | An Act To Amend Maine's Good Samaritan Laws Regarding Suspected Drug-related Overdoses | 01/07/26 2:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/14/26 9:45 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/21/26 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Mar 19, 2026 (3/19/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM (3/12) | ||
| Matthew HARRINGTON of York | An Act To Criminalize Certain Offenses Related To Gift Card Thefts | 04/30/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 05/01/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 714 (4/15/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (5/28) | ||
| John DUCHARME of Madison | An Act To Authorize The Issuance Of A Revenue Bond To Upgrade County Jails To Meet The Corrections Needs Of Maine's Counties | 05/14/25 3:00 PM in State House, Room 228 - Public Hearing Appropriations And Financial Affairs; Housing And Economic Development 12/15/25 10:30 AM in State House, Room 228 - Work Session Appropriations And Financial Affairs; Housing And Economic Development |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Work Session Held - TABLED (12/15) | ||
| Sophia WARREN of Scarborough | An Act To Require Police Departments To Publish And Make Accessible Their Policies And Procedures And Require Training Of Officers | 05/12/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 05/15/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 510 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/13) | ||
| Rachel HENDERSON of Rumford | An Act To Strengthen The Freedom Of Access Act By Categorizing Commercial Requesters | 05/02/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 05/06/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 01/21/26 12:30 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Feb 3, 2026 (2/3/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP (1/30) | ||
| An Act To Implement The Recommendations Of The Maine Commission On Public Defense Services To Clarify The Types Of Cases For Which The Commission Is Responsible For Providing Counsel | 05/02/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 05/09/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 511 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/16) | |||
| Rachel TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland | An Act To Establish A Post-judgment Review Process For Crimes Committed By Victims Of Sex Trafficking And Sexual Exploitation | 05/12/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 05/22/25 1:05 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/13) | ||
| Jill DUSON of Cumberland | An Act To Establish A Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System And Conduct An Inventory Of Existing Forensic Examination Kits In The Possession Of Law Enforcement | 05/12/25 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 05/21/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM (6/17) | ||
| Amy KUHN of Falmouth | An Act To Ensure Responsible Business Practices By Licensed Firearms Dealers | 05/01/25 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 05/15/25 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 01/14/26 11:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 01/21/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 02/12/26 3:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Apr 9, 2026 (4/9/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM (4/8) | ||
| Rachel TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland | An Act To Permit Sealing Criminal History Record Information Of Victims Of Sex Trafficking Or Sexual Exploitation | 05/12/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 05/22/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 513 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/13) | ||
| Amy ARATA of New Gloucester | Resolve, To Study The Establishment Of A New Crime Of Racketeering For Drug Offenses And Sex Trafficking | 05/12/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 05/15/25 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM (6/10) | ||
| Rachel TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland | An Act To Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information For Certain Crimes | 05/27/25 2:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 01/08/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 01/15/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 01/28/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 02/04/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 02/11/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 02/25/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
LD 1911 In Senate, April 29, 2026, this Bill, having been returned by the Governor, together with objections to the same pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Maine, after reconsideration, the Senate proceeded to vote on the question: "Shall this Bill become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?" 20 and 11, accordingly it was the vote of the Senate that the Bill not become law and the VETO was SUSTAINED. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (4/29/2026) |
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (4/6) | ||
| An Act To Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information For Class D And Class E Crimes Relating To Marijuana Possession And Cultivation | 01/12/26 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 02/04/26 10:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 02/11/26 12:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 03/02/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary |
Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Apr 8, 2026 (4/8/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP/OTP-AM (4/6) | |||
| An Act To Allow The Sealing Of Criminal History Record Information Related To Convictions For Conduct That Is No Longer A Crime In The State And To Clarify Dissemination Of Sealed Criminal History Record Information To The Department Of Professional And Financial Regulation | 01/12/26 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 02/04/26 10:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 02/11/26 12:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 03/02/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary |
The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) (4/29/2026) |
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (4/6) | |||
| An Act To Clarify The Criminal History Record Information Act With Respect To Criminal Charges Dismissed As The Result Of A Plea Agreement And To Clarify Dissemination Of Sealed Criminal History Record Information To The Department Of Professional And Financial Regulation | 01/12/26 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 02/04/26 10:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 02/11/26 12:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 03/02/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary |
The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) (4/29/2026) |
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (4/6) | |||
| An Act To Expand The Types Of Convictions Eligible For Sealing Through A Post-judgment Motion To Seal Criminal History Record Information | 01/12/26 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 02/04/26 10:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 02/11/26 12:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary 03/02/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety; Judiciary |
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Mar 10, 2026 (3/10/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP (3/5) | |||
| Michael BRENNAN of Portland | An Act To Update Juvenile Justice System Reporting Requirements And To Direct The Department Of Corrections And The Department Of Health And Human Services To Study Modifying The Long Creek Youth Development Center | 05/15/25 5:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/12/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/21/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 624 (4/3/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (3/13) | ||
| Deqa DHALAC of South Portland | An Act To Protect Workers In This State By Clarifying The Relationship Of State And Local Law Enforcement Agencies With Federal Immigration Authorities | 05/19/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 05/28/25 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 05/30/25 2:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 06/04/25 2:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 06/09/25 12:30 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 517 (1/11/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (6/16) | ||
| An Act To Implement The Recommendations Of The Stakeholder Group To Examine And Improve The Recruitment, Retention And Wellness Of Law Enforcement Officers | 05/19/25 11:00 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/12/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/21/26 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 01/28/26 11:00 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/12) | |||
| Teresa PIERCE of Cumberland | An Act To Improve Localization Of Emergency Broadcast Messaging | 01/21/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 208 - Public Hearing Education And Cultural Affairs 01/28/26 10:46 AM in Cross Building, Room 208 - Work Session Education And Cultural Affairs |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 725 (4/16/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (3/4) | ||
| Stephan BUNKER of Farmington | An Act To Eliminate The Thermal Imaging Camera Program | 01/06/26 1:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 549 (3/9/2026) | Reported Out - OTP (2/9) | ||
| Michele MEYER of Eliot | An Act To Add An Online Option For Reporting Of Suspected Abuse, Neglect And Exploitation Of Adults | 01/14/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Public Hearing Health And Human Services |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 541 (2/26/2026) | Reported Out - OTP (1/23) | ||
| Billy Bob FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor | Resolve, To Designate Route 3 In Trenton As The Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway | 01/08/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 126 - Public Hearing Transportation 01/22/26 10:31 AM in State House, Room 126 - Work Session Transportation |
Signed by the Governor Resolve Chapter 136 (3/3/2026) | Reported Out - OTP (1/27) | ||
| Russell BLACK of Franklin | An Act To Clarify The Requirement For Municipalities To Provide Public Notice In A Newspaper | 01/21/26 11:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 214 - Public Hearing State And Local Government 02/04/26 9:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 214 - Work Session State And Local Government 02/18/26 9:15 AM in Cross Building, Room 214 - Work Session State And Local Government |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 613 (4/3/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/20) | ||
| Harold STEWART of Aroostook | Resolve, Regarding Online Driver Education | 01/15/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 126 - Public Hearing Transportation |
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Jan 27, 2026 (1/27/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP (1/20) | ||
| Rachel TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland | An Act To Clarify The Requirement That Municipal And County Jails Be Available At All Times For Detention Of Arrested Persons | 03/04/26 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 03/18/26 2:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 671 (4/13/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (3/27) | ||
| Anne CARNEY of Cumberland | An Act To Provide Required Funding For The Reimbursement Of Assigned Counsel | 01/20/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 01/28/26 1:30 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 02/04/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Signed by the Governor (Emergency Measure) Public Law Chapter 581 (3/19/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM (2/18) | ||
| Matt MOONEN of Portland | An Act To Add Positions To The Maine State Police Executive Protection Unit | 02/09/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 02/25/26 12:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Mar 5, 2026 (3/5/2026) | Reported Out - ONTP (3/2) | ||
| Steven BISHOP of Bucksport | An Act To Provide Health Care Cost Reimbursement For Retired Law Enforcement Canines | 02/09/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 02/25/26 12:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 670 (4/13/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/25) | ||
| Stephan BUNKER of Farmington | An Act To Modify Probationary Periods For Dispatchers | 02/11/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 02/25/26 12:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 03/04/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety 03/11/26 9:45 AM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 669 (4/13/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/31) | ||
| Michele MEYER of Eliot | An Act To Update Maine's Mandated Reporting Laws | 01/27/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Public Hearing Health And Human Services 03/04/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Health And Human Services |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 667 (4/13/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/26) | ||
| Eleanor SATO of Gorham | An Act To Limit Consent For Entry Into Nonpublic Areas Of And To Limit Access To Protected Records Maintained By Certain Public Entities | 01/29/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 02/05/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 02/11/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 02/25/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 770 (4/23/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (4/7) | ||
| Holly STOVER of Boothbay | An Act To Establish The Suicide Mortality Review Panel | 02/04/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Public Hearing Health And Human Services |
Signed by the Governor (Emergency Measure) Public Law Chapter 586 (3/23/2026) | Reported Out - OTP (3/6) | ||
| Timothy NANGLE of Cumberland | An Act To Support Victims Of Trafficking In Maine In Response To Federal Funding Cuts | 02/04/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Public Hearing Health And Human Services 02/11/26 2:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 209 - Work Session Health And Human Services |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 701 (4/15/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (3/6) | ||
| Timothy NANGLE of Cumberland | An Act To Modify Provisions Of Law Governing Parking Enforcement On Property Accessible To The Public | 01/22/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 126 - Public Hearing Transportation 02/24/26 1:45 PM in State House, Room 126 - Work Session Transportation |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 730 (4/16/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM (3/26) | ||
| Suzanne SALISBURY of Westbrook | An Act To Modify Certain Statutes Governing Revocation Of Probation, Victim Confidentiality And The Commissioner Of Corrections | 02/09/26 9:30 AM in State House, Room 436 - Public Hearing Criminal Justice And Public Safety 02/25/26 12:30 PM in State House, Room 436 - Work Session Criminal Justice And Public Safety |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 694 (4/13/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/27) | ||
| Lori GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach | An Act To Regulate And Prevent Children's Access To Artificial Intelligence Chatbots With Human-like Features And Social Artificial Intelligence Companions | 02/17/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Public Hearing Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Judiciary 03/04/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Judiciary 03/12/26 1:30 PM in Cross Building, Room 220 - Work Session Health Coverage, Insurance And Financial Services; Judiciary |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM/OTP-AM (4/8) | ||
| Lori GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach | An Act To Enhance Crime Victims' Rights | 01/29/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 02/04/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 02/12/26 2:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 03/04/26 10:00 AM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 695 (4/13/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM (3/27) | ||
| Holly STOVER of Boothbay | An Act To Increase Accountability For Persons Engaged In Commercial Sexual Exploitation And Human Trafficking And To Support Victims | 02/03/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 02/12/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 03/04/26 1:30 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 696 (4/13/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (3/30) | ||
| Jill DUSON of Cumberland | An Act To Safeguard Personal Information And Strengthen Tenant Rights In Maine | 02/10/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 02/25/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary 03/11/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 03/18/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Became Law without Governor's Signature Public Law Chapter 767 (4/22/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (4/7) | ||
| Craig HICKMAN of Kennebec | Resolve, Directing The Department Of Education To Develop Guidance For School Leaders To Ensure Supportive Measures For Young Students Involved In Challenging, Disruptive Or Unsafe Behaviors | 02/26/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 208 - Public Hearing Education And Cultural Affairs 03/04/26 10:00 AM in Cross Building, Room 208 - Work Session Education And Cultural Affairs 03/11/26 1:00 PM in Cross Building, Room 208 - Work Session Education And Cultural Affairs |
Died On Adjournment, Apr 29, 2026 (4/29/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM (3/30) | ||
| An Act Regarding The Statute Of Limitations For Certain Sexual Offenses Committed Against Minors | 02/18/26 1:30 PM in State House, Room 438 - Public Hearing Judiciary 02/26/26 1:00 PM in State House, Room 438 - Work Session Judiciary |
Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 617 (4/3/2026) | Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP (3/30) |