New Maine laws taking effect June 20, 2025
28 laws take effect June 20, 2025.
Of the 971 bills enacted since 2025, 962 have an effective date and 9 don't yet (listed below). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 11:25 a.m. EDT.
Traffic (9)
LD 162 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Carmel the Kevin M. Howell Memorial Bridge
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 200 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Resolve, to Rename the Sebago Lake Road Crossing Bridge in the Town of Standish
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 345 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Roque Bluffs the Hope Bridge
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 37 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Old Orchard Beach the Captain Christopher S. Cash Memorial Bridge
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 460 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in Newfield the Dam's Mills Veterans Memorial Bridge
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 463 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Resolve, to Rename the New Ten Mile River Bridge on Pequawket Trail in Brownfield the Brownfield Veterans Memorial Bridge
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 464 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Resolve, to Rename the Brackett Mill Bridge in Denmark the Brackett Mill Veterans Memorial Bridge
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 516 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Resolve, to Name the Bridge Between Milford and Old Town the Alton L. Drinkwater Memorial Bridge
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 79 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Resolve, to Rename the Bridge on Main Street Between Biddeford and Saco the General Wallace H. Nutting Memorial Bridge
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
Government (5)
LD 1984 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Correct Inconsistencies, Conflicts and Errors in the Laws of Maine
How we got this date
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved, except as otherwise indicated.
Signed by the Governor Jun 20, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 20, 2025
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
LD 240 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Create Consistency in Retirement Service Benefits Deferral Under the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 248 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Rename the Administrator of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner the Director of Medical Examiner Operations
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 250 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act Regarding the Disposal of Abandoned Human Remains
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 85 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Revitalize the Maine Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Advisory Council
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
Healthcare (4)
LD 123 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act Regarding Licensure of Emergency Medical Services Persons
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 645 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Change the Size and Composition of the Board of Directors of the Maine Health Data Organization
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 841 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Resolve, to Study the Delivery of Emergency Medical Services to and Ferry Service Effects on Unbridged Island Communities in the State
How we got this date
this legislation takes effect when approved.
Signed by the Governor Jun 20, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 20, 2025
LD 979 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 113: Assisted Housing Programs Licensing Rule, a Late-filed Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Health and Human Services
How we got this date
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.
Signed by the Governor Jun 20, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 20, 2025
Finance (3)
LD 131 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Eliminate the Provision of the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 That Allows an Employer Member of a Group Self-insurer to Insure Its Employees Through a Fronting Arrangement
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 720 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Protect Federal Home Loan Banks That Lend Money to Insurer Members That Become Delinquent
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
LD 97 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Facilitate the Improvement of Credit Scores of Residents of Department of Corrections Facilities
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
Agriculture (2)
LD 1722 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Regulation of Aquaculture Leases
How we got this date
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.
Signed by the Governor Jun 20, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 20, 2025
LD 308 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Update the Laws Governing the Administration of the Animal Welfare Advisory Council
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
Climate (2)
LD 1792 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Ensure Fair and Equitable Recovery of Post-restructuring Stranded Costs
How we got this date
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.
Signed by the Governor Jun 20, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 20, 2025
LD 597 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Direct the Public Utilities Commission to Conduct Procurements for Energy or Renewable Energy Credits
How we got this date
In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.
Signed by the Governor Jun 20, 2025 → takes effect on that day Jun 20, 2025
Budget (1)
LD 609 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act Making Certain Appropriations and Allocations and Changing Certain Provisions of Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
Crime (1)
LD 17 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Designate the Warden of the Maine State Prison as Chief Administrative Officer of the Bolduc Correctional Facility
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
Public Lands (1)
LD 103 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
An Act to Reorganize and Simplify Certain Exceptions in the Use Regulation Law
How we got this date
Me. Const. art. IV pt. 3 §§16, 20: the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Sine die, 132nd Legislature, First Regular Session Mar 21, 2025 → + 91 days Jun 20, 2025
Enacted, but not yet dated (9)
These laws' texts tie their dates to something outside the legislative record (Contingent), or not enough is recorded yet to give one (Unresolved). They may take effect June 20, 2025 too; the record doesn't say.
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- LD 1427ContingentAn Act Extending the Statute of Limitations on Criminal Actions Involving Aggravated Sex Traffickingapplies to aggravated sex trafficking committed on or after the Act's effective date or not yet time-barred under prior statute of limitations
- LD 1747UnresolvedAn Act to Repeal and Replace the Charter of the Yarmouth Water Districttwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- LD 1986UnresolvedAn Act to Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements with Judicial Branch Employeestwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- LD 293ContingentAn Act to Increase the Debt Limit of the Boothbay Region Water DistrictAcceptance of the debt limit proposal by a majority of the legal voters within the district voting at the referendum
- LD 3ContingentAn Act to Adopt Eastern Daylight Time Year-round Contingent on Federal ApprovalFulfillment of the condition in subsection 1 (while the State is observing eastern daylight time)
- LD 378UnresolvedAn Act to Clarify That Health Insurers Must Comply with Plan Sponsors' Statutory Rights to Audit Claims and Data Requests Related to Those Auditstwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- LD 529ContingentAn Act to Establish the Alamoosook Lake Watershed Management DistrictApproval by a majority of the legal voters of the Town of Orland voting at a referendum held after June 1, 2025 within 2 years after the Act's effective date
- LD 531UnresolvedAn Act to Establish the Toddy Pond Watershed Management Districttwo clauses set different dates for the same provision
- LD 550UnresolvedAn Act to Support Outdoor, Agricultural-based and Hands-on Experiential Learning in Public Schoolstwo clauses set different dates for the same provision