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New laws introduced by Sen. Talbot Ross take effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, will go into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier...

New Sen. Duson laws strengthening tenants’ rights, establishing statewide SAFE Kit system and boosting ocean economy take effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, July 29, new laws championed by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, will go into effect after being passed...

Sen. Lawrence celebrates new laws taking effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, is celebrating new laws taking effect today, July 29, after being passed by the Legislature earlier this...

New laws introduced by Sen. Tepler to reduce household utility costs and establish battery stewardship program take effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year,...

New laws introduced by Senator Hickman take effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Hickman, D-Winthrop, go into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year,...

New laws by Sen. Curry to address housing shortage, strengthen firefighter training take effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, five new laws introduced by Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, took effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year. Four...

New Nangle laws to support veterans, trafficking survivors, clean water and crisis services take effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, four new laws introduced by Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, took effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year....

Sen. Brenner celebrates new healthcare, climate laws taking effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, took effect after being passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov....

New laws introduced by Sen. Reny take effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA —Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, will go into effect after being passed by the 132nd Legislature. ...

New law introduced by Sen. Rafferty to protect student athletes takes effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, a new law introduced by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, will go into effect after being passed by the Legislature last...