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ME LD1048

Bill

Status

Passed

6/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sophia Warren

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Public utilities and competitive electricity providers must send annual notices informing employees, affiliated interests, and utility contractors of their whistleblower protection rights under 35-A MRSA §1316

  • Annual notices must be written in plain English, use at least 12-point type, and be sent separately from any other communications

  • Notice recipients include all persons performing services for wages or remuneration under contract of hire (expressed or implied) for the utility or electricity provider

  • Became law without the Governor's signature on June 22, 2025, as Public Law Chapter 407

Legislative Description

An Act to Require Certain Notice Requirements for Whistleblower Protections

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Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities And Technology3/12/2025

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