An Act to Support Victims of Trafficking in Maine in Response to Federal Funding Cuts
Summary
Maine LD2136 has been enacted as an emergency measure, requiring two-thirds vote in both chambers. The bill responds to federal funding cuts by establishing state support mechanisms for trafficking victims. The legislation passed the Senate unanimously (34-0) and the House with 81 votes in favor, indicating broad bipartisan support for continued victim services.
What changed
Maine LD2136 was enacted as emergency legislation to establish state-level support mechanisms for trafficking victims in response to reduced federal funding. The bill required a two-thirds vote in both chambers due to its emergency status, passing the Senate unanimously and the House with 81 votes. The legislation was amended through Committee Amendment A (S-534) and House Amendment A (H-865) during the legislative process.
Affected parties including state social service agencies, healthcare providers, and victim support organizations should prepare for updated coordination requirements and potential changes to service delivery protocols as the state assumes a greater funding role. Organizations serving trafficking victims should monitor for implementing guidance from Maine HHS and assess their capacity to maintain services under the new state framework.
What to do next
- Monitor for state agency implementation guidance
- Coordinate with Maine HHS on updated victim service protocols
- Review budget allocations for trafficking victim support programs
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2136 Passed LD2136 LD Passed 2026-04-13
An Act to Support Victims of Trafficking in Maine in Response to Federal Funding Cuts
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
Timothy Nangle (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-13 S Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence. 2026-04-13 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table. 2026-03-25 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence. 2026-03-24 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-24 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-03-19 S Ordered sent down forthwith. 2026-03-19 S On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-534) and House Amendment "A" (H-865) 2026-03-18 H ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-18 H In NON-CONCURRENCE and sent for concurrence. 2026-03-18 H Subsequently, the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-534) and House Amendment "A" (H-865) 2026-03-18 H On further motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot House Amendment "A" (H-865) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-03-18 H On further motion of the same Representative, the House RECONSIDERED its action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-534). 2026-03-18 H On motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot, the House RECONSIDERED its action whereby the Bill FAILED PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED. 2026-03-18 H This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. 2026-03-17 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-17 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-534). 2026-03-17 H Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2026-03-17 H Committee Amendment "A" (S-534) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-03-17 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2026-03-17 H ROLL CALL NO. 652 (Yeas 81 - Nays 61 - Absent 7 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1) 2026-03-17 H On motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED. 2026-03-17 H Reports READ. 2026-03-12 S Sent down for concurrence 2026-03-12 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 762 Yeas 34 - Nays 0 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 2026-03-12 S READ A SECOND TIME and PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-534) PREVAILED 2026-03-12 S COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED. 2026-03-10 S ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY. 2026-03-10 S Committee Amendment "A" (S-534) READ and ADOPTED. 2026-03-10 S Bill READ ONCE 2026-03-10 S Subsequently, The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED. 2026-03-10 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 750 Yeas 13 - Nays 18 - Excused 4 - Absent 0 2026-03-10 S Motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook to TABLE UNTIL LATER IN TODAY'S SESSION FAILED. 2026-03-10 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 749 Yeas 13 - Nays 18 - Excused 4 - Absent 0 2026-03-10 S Motion by Senator MOORE of Washington to INDEFINITELY POSTPONE Bill and accompanying papers FAILED. 2026-03-10 S Senator INGWERSEN of York moved to ACCEPT the Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report. 2026-03-10 S Reports READ. 2026-03-06 J Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP 2026-02-11 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-02-11 J Work Session Held 2026-01-07 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-01-07 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. 2026-01-07 S On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence. 2026-01-07 S Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
Votes
2026-03-10 Indefinitely Postpone RC #749 Yea: 13 Nay: 18 2026-03-10 Table Until Later RC #750 Yea: 13 Nay: 18 2026-03-12 Passage To Be Engrossed As Amended RC #762 Yea: 34 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #652 Yea: 81 Nay: 61
Committee Referrals
2026-01-07 J Health And Human Services
Amendments
0000-00-00 Senate: C-A (S-534) Adopted 0000-00-00 House: H-A (H-865) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
Subjects
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