Maine LD2225 Enacted, Municipal Construction Enforcement
Summary
Maine LD2225 was enacted on April 14, 2026, establishing or clarifying municipal authority to enforce residential construction laws, codes, and regulations. The bill, sponsored by Senator Glenn Curry, passed both chambers and was referred to the Housing and Economic Development Committee before final enactment. This legislation affects municipalities and parties engaged in residential construction within Maine.
What changed
Maine LD2225 was enacted on April 14, 2026, granting or clarifying municipal authority to enforce residential construction laws, codes, and regulations. The bill was sponsored by Senator Glenn Curry and passed both chambers of the 132nd Maine Legislature following committee review by the Housing and Economic Development Committee.
Municipalities in Maine gain enhanced or newly codified authority to enforce residential construction codes, which may include inspection rights, violation notices, civil penalties, and injunctive remedies. Construction firms engaged in residential projects within Maine should review local enforcement procedures and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations to avoid municipal enforcement actions.
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2225 Enacted LD2225 LD Enacted 2026-04-14
An Act to Support Municipal Enforcement of Residential Construction Laws, Codes and Regulations
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
Glenn Curry (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-14 S PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-14 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-14 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-04-14 S Ordered sent down forthwith. 2026-04-14 S On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-603) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-1070) thereto. 2026-04-14 H ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-14 H In NON-CONCURRENCE and sent for concurrence. 2026-04-14 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-603) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-1070) thereto. 2026-04-14 H Committee Amendment "A" (S-603) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-1070) thereto was ADOPTED. 2026-04-14 H On motion of Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, House Amendment "A" (H-1070) to Committee Amendment "A" (S-603) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-14 H On motion of Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, the House RECEDED. 2026-04-14 S Sent down for concurrence. 2026-04-14 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs In NON-CONCURRENCE. 2026-04-14 S On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook OBJECTED. 2026-04-14 S Same Senator moved to SUSPEND THE RULES to RECONSIDER whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-603) in concurrence. 2026-04-14 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table. 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 0000-00-00 Senate: S-A to C-A (S-708) Adopted 0000-00-00 House: H-A to C-A (H-1070) Adopted
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