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ME LD2219

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Clarifies which persons and agencies may receive DNA records, including law enforcement agencies, the FBI for CODIS, medical examiners for identifying remains, and individuals charged with crimes resulting from DNA database searches

  • Establishes that personal contact information (home address, phone, email) of adult cannabis license applicants, employees, and osteopathic physician applicants/licensees is confidential unless voluntarily provided as public contact information

  • Confirms that personally identifying accident report data in the State Police database is confidential, while non-personally identifying data remains public

  • Prohibits the Secretary of State from disclosing Social Security numbers collected during driver's license or non-driver ID applications, with violations subject to fines up to $500

  • Makes records provided by broker-dealers or investment advisers to DHHS and law enforcement regarding suspected financial exploitation of eligible adults confidential

Legislative Description

An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right To Know Advisory Committee Concerning Certain Existing Public Records Exceptions

Freedom Of Access

Last Action

Voted: OTP-AM

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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