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ME LD1091

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Hymes

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Municipal governing bodies must provide reasonable opportunity for public comment on matters addressed at any regularly scheduled public meeting
  • Subcommittee meetings of municipal governing bodies are exempt from the public comment requirement
  • Municipalities retain authority to adopt and enforce reasonable standards for public comment, including time limits and conduct standards
  • Became law without the governor's signature on June 22, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 409

Legislative Description

An Act to Reinforce Free Speech at Town Meetings by Requiring Opportunity for Public Comment

Municipalities

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/9/2025

Committee Referrals

State And Local Government3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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