LD2106 Limits Access to Protected Records by Certain Public Entities
Summary
Maine's 132nd Legislature passed LD2106 on April 8, 2026, restricting access to protected records maintained by certain public entities. The bill limits consent for entry into nonpublic areas and creates new barriers to obtaining government-held records. Both chambers passed the bill with divided votes after Committee Amendment A (H-999).
What changed
LD2106 adds new restrictions on accessing protected records maintained by certain Maine public entities and limits consent for entry into nonpublic areas. The bill passed the House 77-70 and Senate 20-14 with divided votes, adopting Committee Amendment A (H-999).
Government agencies and public entities should begin reviewing current records access procedures and prepare for compliance with new limitations. Legal professionals and records requesters may face additional barriers when seeking protected information from affected public entities. Monitor for subsequent implementing guidance from relevant state agencies.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementing regulations from Maine state agencies
- Review internal records access policies for compliance with new restrictions
- Consult legal counsel regarding impact on pending records requests
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2106 Passed LD2106 LD Passed 2026-04-08
An Act to Limit Consent for Entry into Nonpublic Areas of and to Limit Access to Protected Records Maintained by Certain Public Entities
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_...
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Sponsors
Eleanor Sato (Rep - D) Matthea Larsen Daughtry (Sen - D) Deqa Dhalac (Rep - D) Ryan Fecteau (Rep - D) Adam Lee (Rep - D) Michele Meyer (Rep - D) Kelly Murphy (Rep - D) Ambureen Rana (Rep - D) Margaret Rotundo (Sen - D) Rachel Talbot Ross (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-08 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-999) in concurrence. 2026-04-08 S Committee Amendment "A" (H-999) READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-08 S READ ONCE. 2026-04-08 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 917 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 2026-04-08 S On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. 2026-04-08 S Reports READ. 2026-04-08 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-08 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-999). 2026-04-08 H Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2026-04-08 H Committee Amendment "A" (H-999) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-08 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2026-04-08 H ROLL CALL NO. 762 (Yeas 77 - Nays 70 - Absent 3 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) 2026-04-08 H On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED. 2026-04-08 H Reports READ. 2026-04-07 J Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP 2026-03-10 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-03-10 J Work Session Reconsidered 2026-02-25 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-02-25 J Work Session Held 2026-02-05 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2026-01-07 S The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence 2026-01-07 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-01-07 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY. 2026-01-07 H Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
Votes
2026-04-08 Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #762 Yea: 77 Nay: 70 2026-04-08 Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #917 Yea: 20 Nay: 14
Committee Referrals
2026-01-07 J Judiciary
Amendments
0000-00-00 House: C-A (H-999) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
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