ME LD 1618

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Resolve, To Study The Feasibility Of Establishing A Dedicated Family Court In Maine

Maine · 132 · lower

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Did ME LD 1618 pass?

No. ME LD 1618 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-29): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

What is ME LD 1618 about?

ME LD 1618 is a bill in the 132 titled “Resolve, To Study The Feasibility Of Establishing A Dedicated Family Court In Maine”.

Who sponsors ME LD 1618?

Lori GRAMLICH is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1618, joined by 9 cosponsors.

Introduced: —
Latest action: 2026-04-29 — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Bill type: bill
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Action timeline

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2026-04-29
Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
failure
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.
2025-05-27
On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
2025-05-27
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2025-05-27
FINALLY PASSED.
passage
2025-05-27
This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.
2025-05-21
Ordered sent down forthwith.
2025-05-21
Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-199), in concurrence.
reading-2,reading-3
2025-05-21
Committee Amendment "A" (H-199) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
committee-passage-favorable
2025-05-21
READ ONCE.
reading-1
2025-05-21
Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
2025-05-20
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2025-05-20
The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-199).
reading-3
2025-05-20
Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
2025-05-20
CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
2025-05-19
Reported Out - OTP-AM
2025-04-30
Voted - OTP-AM
2025-04-30
Work Session Held
2025-04-11
The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
referral-committee
2025-04-11
Received by the Clerk of the House on April 11, 2025.
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LD 1618 HP 1072Compare
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Official source

https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280098466

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