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ME LD2229

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits municipalities from conducting separate inspections of electrical and plumbing installations in manufactured housing that is certified under Maine's manufactured housing laws (Title 10, chapter 951)

  • Allows unlicensed regular employees of licensed manufactured housing manufacturers to perform electrical and plumbing installations, provided a master electrician or master plumber supervises or inspects the work at the manufacturing facility

  • Requires documentation of the master electrician's or master plumber's name and license number on inspection reports for manufactured housing installations

  • Designated as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon approval, citing Maine's significant housing crisis and delays caused by duplicative inspection requirements

  • Amends multiple sections of Maine law including Title 10 (manufactured housing), Title 30-A (municipal electrical and plumbing codes), and Title 32 (licensing exemptions)

Legislative Description

An Act Regarding Municipal Inspection of the Electrical and Plumbing Components of a Manufactured Home

Construction

Last Action

In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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