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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...

Sen. Beebe-Center celebrates new laws taking effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland, is celebrating new laws taking effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this...

New laws sponsored by Sen. Ingwersen take effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Biddeford, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this...

New laws introduced by Sen. Bailey take effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year....

Sen. Rotundo celebrates new laws taking effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, the 2026 supplemental budget takes effect after being passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Janet T. Mills earlier this...

Sen. Carney announces second session laws taking effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, took effect after being passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov....

New laws championed by Sen. Pierce to increase teacher salaries, strengthen public safety and support conservation efforts take effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, July 29, new laws championed by Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, will go into effect after being passed by...

2026 Legislative Survey

2026 Legislative Survey

Posted: July 28, 2026

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Sen. Grohoski law to ensure due process in accessing State property, services to go into effect

Posted: July 27, 2026

AUGUSTA — A new law sponsored by Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, increases due process protections for people who have been restricted from...