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ME LD659

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Crafts

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Maine municipalities from adopting or enforcing building code provisions that require fire sprinkler systems in single-family homes and duplexes
  • Applies to all building codes including the Maine Uniform Building Code, Maine Uniform Energy Code, and Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code
  • Amends Title 10 MRSA §9724 by adding a new subsection 8
  • Sponsored by Representative Crafts of Newcastle with bipartisan cosponsorship from 7 Representatives and 1 Senator
  • Referred to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development (February 2025)

Legislative Description

An Act to Reduce Housing Costs by Not Requiring Fire Sprinkler Systems for Single-family Homes and Duplexes

Construction

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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