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ME LD556
Bill
Status
Passed
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Harrington
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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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