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ME LD164
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mathew McIntyre
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AI Summary
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Maine Turnpike Authority prohibited from charging or collecting tolls on authorized emergency vehicles responding to emergencies, including fires, EMS calls, law enforcement calls, and hazardous materials incidents
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Toll exemption extends to authorized emergency vehicles performing nonemergency medical transports on the turnpike
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Toll exemption also applies when authorized emergency vehicles travel to repair facilities specializing in emergency vehicle maintenance
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"Responding to an emergency" defined to include traveling to, working at, or returning from emergency scenes
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Introduced January 14, 2025 by Representative McIntyre of Lowell with cosponsorship from Senator Bickford of Androscoggin; referred to Committee on Transportation
Legislative Description
An Act to Exempt Authorized Emergency Vehicles from Tolls When Operating in an Official Capacity
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Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
4/17/2025