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ME LD1419

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases the sales tax exemption for new manufactured housing from 50% to 75% of the sale price
  • Exemption applies to all costs other than materials included in the sale price
  • Aligns the tax treatment of off-site constructed housing (manufactured homes) more closely with on-site built housing
  • Effective date of January 1, 2026 for sales of manufactured housing
  • Amends 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§40, ¶B of Maine tax law

Legislative Description

An Act to Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Housing Constructed Off-site Similar to That for On-site Construction

Sales And Use Tax

Last Action

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Taxation4/1/2025

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