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ME LD 1788

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An Act To Strengthen The Freedom Of Access Act By Categorizing Commercial Requesters

Maine · 132 · lower

Quick answers

Did ME LD 1788 pass?

No. ME LD 1788 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process (2026-02-03). Latest recorded action (2026-02-03): Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

What is ME LD 1788 about?

ME LD 1788 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Strengthen The Freedom Of Access Act By Categorizing Commercial Requesters”.

Who sponsors ME LD 1788?

Rachel HENDERSON is the primary sponsor of ME LD 1788.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-03 — Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Rachel HENDERSONprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-04-24

    Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.

  2. 2025-04-24

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.

    referral-committee

  3. 2025-04-24

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  4. 2025-04-24

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence

    referral-committee

  5. 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.

  6. 2026-02-03

    Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

    failure

  7. 2025-05-19

    Carry Over Requested

  8. 2025-05-19

    Carry Over Approved

  9. 2026-01-21

    Work Session Held

  10. 2026-01-21

    Voted - ONTP

  11. 2026-01-30

    Reported Out - ONTP

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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=280098809

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