LD2224 - An Act to Reduce Certain Costs Associated with Residential Construction
Summary
The Maine Legislature passed LD2224, An Act to Reduce Certain Costs Associated with Residential Construction, on April 6, 2026, after adopting Senate Committee Amendment A (S-610). The bill passed the Senate 19-14 and was referred to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development. This legislation aims to reduce regulatory and financial barriers to residential construction in Maine.
What changed
LD2224 was enacted by the Maine Legislature on April 6, 2026, amending residential construction regulations to reduce associated costs. The bill was amended by Committee Amendment A (S-610) before final passage in both chambers. The legislation passed the Senate 19-14 after adoption of the majority Ought to Pass as Amended report.
Residential developers, homebuilders, and construction companies operating in Maine will need to understand the new cost reduction requirements and how they affect permitting, fees, and regulatory compliance for residential projects. The bill's passage signals Maine's effort to address housing affordability through regulatory reform in the construction sector.
What to do next
- Monitor Maine state agency implementation of LD2224 requirements
- Review construction permitting processes for cost reduction opportunities
- Assess impact on residential development project budgets and timelines
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2224 Passed LD2224 LD Passed 2026-04-06
An Act to Reduce Certain Costs Associated with Residential Construction
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_...
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Sponsors
Glenn Curry (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 S PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-06 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-06 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-04-02 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-02 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-610). 2026-04-02 H Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2026-04-02 H Committee Amendment "A" (S-610) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-02 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2026-04-02 H On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED. 2026-04-02 H Reports READ. 2026-04-02 S Sent down for concurrence. 2026-04-02 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-610) 2026-04-02 S Committee Amendment "A" (S-610) READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-02 S READ ONCE. 2026-04-02 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 846 Yeas 19 - Nays 14 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 2026-04-02 S On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. 2026-04-02 S Reports READ. 2026-04-01 J Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP 2026-03-11 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-03-11 J Work Session Held 2026-03-03 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-03 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2026-03-03 H Report was READ and ACCEPTED. 2026-02-26 S Sent down for concurrence. 2026-02-26 S Bill and accompanying papers REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 2026-02-26 S Report READ and ACCEPTED.
Votes
2026-04-02 Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #846 Yea: 19 Nay: 14
Committee Referrals
2026-02-26 J Housing
Amendments
0000-00-00 Senate: C-A (S-610) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
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