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ME LD1476
Bill
Status
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lynn Copeland
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AI Summary
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Imposes a $2 fee on each rental of living quarters in lodging places (hotels, short-term rentals) and recreational vehicle camping sites, effective January 1, 2026
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Revenue from the fee is credited directly to the Department of Health and Human Services to fund homeless shelter operations
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Designated as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon approval rather than the standard 90-day waiting period
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Responds to increased homelessness in Maine that has strained emergency shelters, with many facing potential closure or scaled-back operations without assistance
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Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services; presented by Representative Copeland of Saco with bipartisan co-sponsors
Legislative Description
An Act to Support Maine's Homeless Shelters by Imposing a Fee for Booking Hotels, Short-term Rentals and Recreational Vehicle Camping Reservations
Economic Development
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
6/5/2025