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ME LD556

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Harrington

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Maine municipalities from adopting ordinances that ban any safe, commercially available heating or energy system chosen by individuals or entities, including for motor vehicles
  • Prevents local governments from blocking residents from hiring energy distributors to install, connect, service, or resupply heating/energy systems
  • Defines "energy distributor" as any individual or entity authorized to distribute oil, propane, natural gas, wood, or renewable resources in Maine
  • Preserves municipal authority to encourage or financially support particular energy systems through incentive programs
  • Maintains all existing licensing and regulatory requirements for persons or distributors who install or service heating/energy systems

Legislative Description

An Act to Preserve Heating and Energy Choice by Prohibiting a Municipality from Prohibiting a Particular Energy System or Energy Distributor

Municipalities

Last Action

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 646 Yeas 18 - Nays 14 - Excused 3 - Absent 0

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

State And Local Government2/11/2025

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