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ME LD414

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Roeder

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires sellers of short-term lodging (hotels, motels, vacation rentals under 30 days) and event tickets to display the total price including all mandatory fees whenever a price is advertised

  • Mandates that the total price be displayed more prominently than any other pricing information in all advertisements, offers, or displays

  • Excludes government-imposed taxes/fees, shipping charges, and optional ancillary goods/services from the "mandatory fee" definition

  • Exempts businesses that comply with federal price transparency regulations (16 CFR Part 464)

  • Violations constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices under Maine law, enforceable by the Attorney General

Legislative Description

An Act to Prohibit Deceptive Pricing in the Rental of Short-term Lodging and in the Sale of Tickets

Business Practices

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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