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ME LD 844

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An Act To Regulate Social Media Use By Minors Under 16 Years Of Age

Maine · 132 · lower

Quick answers

Did ME LD 844 pass?

No. ME LD 844 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process (2025-06-16). Latest recorded action (2025-06-16): Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

What is ME LD 844 about?

ME LD 844 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Regulate Social Media Use By Minors Under 16 Years Of Age”.

Who sponsors ME LD 844?

Kenneth FREDETTE is the primary sponsor of ME LD 844.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-06-16 — Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Kenneth FREDETTEprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-03-04

    Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed.

  2. 2025-03-04

    On motion of Representative GERE of Kennebunkport, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.

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  3. 2025-03-04

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  4. 2025-03-04

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.

    referral-committee

  5. 2025-03-04

    In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  6. 2025-03-21

    Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

  7. 2025-06-16

    Reports READ.

  8. 2025-06-16

    On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.

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  9. 2025-06-16

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  10. 2025-06-16

    Reports Read

  11. 2025-06-16

    On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence.

  12. 2025-06-16

    Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

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  13. 2025-05-14

    Work Session Held

  14. 2025-05-14

    Voted - Divided Report

  15. 2025-06-13

    Reported Out - ONTP/OTP

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Votes

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Related bills

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Official source

https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280097111

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