An Act to Support Municipal Enforcement of Residential Construction Laws, Codes and Regulations
Summary
The Maine Legislature passed LD2225, An Act to Support Municipal Enforcement of Residential Construction Laws, Codes and Regulations. The bill empowers municipalities to enforce residential construction codes and regulations more effectively. The legislation requires compliance with local construction standards and provides municipalities with tools to ensure adherence to building codes.
What changed
Maine enacted LD2225, granting municipalities expanded authority to enforce residential construction laws, codes, and regulations. The bill was passed by both chambers and enacted on April 6, 2026, after committee amendments were adopted. Construction firms and developers undertaking residential projects in Maine must now ensure compliance with applicable municipal building codes and standards.
Affected parties including construction firms, developers, and homeowners undertaking residential projects should verify their projects meet all local code requirements. Municipalities will have enhanced enforcement capabilities to ensure compliance with residential construction standards.
What to do next
- Review local municipal construction codes for compliance requirements
- Ensure all residential construction projects meet municipal standards and regulations
- Monitor for local implementation of enforcement procedures under the new law
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An Act to Support Municipal Enforcement of Residential Construction Laws, Codes and Regulations
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 On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE 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-603). 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-603) 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-603) 2026-04-02 S Committee Amendment "A" (S-603) READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-02 S READ ONCE. 2026-04-02 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 847 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. 2026-03-31 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. 2026-03-03 S Sent down for concurrence. 2026-03-03 S Bill and accompanying papers REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 2026-03-03 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 727 Yeas 22 - Nays 12 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 2026-03-03 S Report READ and ACCEPTED.
Votes
2026-03-03 Accept Report RC #727 Yea: 22 Nay: 12 2026-04-02 Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #847 Yea: 19 Nay: 14
Committee Referrals
2026-03-03 J Housing
Amendments
0000-00-00 Senate: C-A (S-603) Adopted
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0000-00-00 Introduced
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