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ME LD 1609

enacted

An Act To Prevent The Participation Of Individuals And Companies Linked To Federally Recognized Criminal Organizations In The Medical And Adult Use Cannabis Programs

Maine · 132 · lower

Quick answers

Did ME LD 1609 pass?

Yes. ME LD 1609 has been enacted into law as of 2026-04-03. Latest recorded action (2026-04-03): Signed by Governor

What is ME LD 1609 about?

ME LD 1609 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Prevent The Participation Of Individuals And Companies Linked To Federally Recognized Criminal Organizations In The Medical And Adult Use Cannabis Programs”.

Who sponsors ME LD 1609?

Ann FREDERICKS is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1609, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-03 — Signed by Governor
Bill type
bill
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Ann FREDERICKSprimary
  • Michael SOBOLESKIcosponsor
  • Chad PERKINScosponsor
  • Harold STEWARTcosponsor
  • David BOYERcosponsor
  • Donald ARDELLcosponsor
  • Rachel HENDERSONcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-04-11

    Received by the Clerk of the House on April 11, 2025.

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  2. 2025-04-11

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

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  3. 2025-06-25

    Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

  4. 2026-03-24

    CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY

  5. 2026-03-24

    Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.

  6. 2026-03-24

    The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-874).

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  7. 2026-03-24

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  8. 2026-03-25

    Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.

  9. 2026-03-25

    READ ONCE.

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  10. 2026-03-25

    Committee Amendment "A" (H-874) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.

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  11. 2026-03-25

    Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-874), in concurrence.

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  12. 2026-03-25

    Ordered sent down forthwith.

  13. 2026-03-26

    PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

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  14. 2026-03-26

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  15. 2026-03-30

    PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

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  16. 2026-04-03

    Signed by Governor

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  17. 2025-05-12

    Work Session Held - TABLED

  18. 2025-05-16

    Work Session Held - TABLED

  19. 2025-05-19

    Carry Over Requested

  20. 2025-05-19

    Carry Over Approved

  21. 2026-01-12

    Work Session Held

  22. 2026-01-12

    Voted - OTP-AM

  23. 2026-03-19

    Reported Out - OTP-AM

Versions

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280098448

Attribution

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