An Act to Establish an Independent Office of the Child Advocate
Summary
Maine's 132nd Legislature enacted LD1893, establishing the Independent Office of the Child Advocate. The bill passed both chambers unanimously (148-0 House, 35-0 Senate) and was placed on the Special Appropriations Table pending enactment. The legislation was amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-993) during the legislative process.
What changed
LD1893 establishes the Independent Office of the Child Advocate within Maine state government, creating a new independent office to advocate for children and families in the state. The bill passed both chambers unanimously and was enacted as amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-993).
The new Office will likely provide oversight of child welfare and juvenile justice services, with advocacy functions for children and families in Maine. State agencies and social services organizations should monitor for implementation details and any coordination requirements with the new office.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementation updates regarding the Office of the Child Advocate
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD1893 Passed LD1893 LD Passed 2026-04-09
An Act to Establish an Independent Office of the Child Advocate
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
Lori Gramlich (Rep - D) Amy Arata (Rep - R) Richard Bennett (Sen - R) Michael Brennan (Rep - D) Adam Lee (Rep - D) Kristi Mathieson (Rep - D) Nina Milliken (Rep - D) Cameron Reny (Sen - D) Daniel Sayre (Rep - D) Holly Stover (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-09 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-09 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-09 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-04-08 S Ordered sent down forthwith. 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-993), in concurrence. 2026-04-08 S Committee Amendment "A" (H-993) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-08 S READ ONCE. 2026-04-08 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 909 Yeas 35 - Nays 0 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 2026-04-08 S Report READ and ACCEPTED in concurrence. 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-993) 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-993) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-08 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2026-04-08 H ROLL CALL NO. 758 (Yeas 148 - Nays 0 - Absent 2 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) 2026-04-08 H The Committee Report was READ and ACCEPTED. 2026-04-08 H On OBJECTION of Representative MEYER of Eliot REMOVED. 2026-04-08 H CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY 2026-04-07 J Reported Out: OTP-AM 2026-03-24 J Voted: OTP-AM 2026-03-24 J Work Session Held 2026-03-17 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2025-06-25 H Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. 2025-05-19 J Carry Over Approved 2025-05-16 J Carry Over Requested 2025-05-15 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2025-05-01 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. 2025-05-01 H Received by the Clerk of the House on May 1, 2025.
Votes
2026-04-08 Acc Otp-am Report RC #758 Yea: 148 Nay: 0 2026-04-08 Accept Report RC #909 Yea: 35 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2025-05-01 J Health And Human Services
Amendments
0000-00-00 House: C-A (H-993) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
Subjects
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