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MaineLD 1027132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Strengthen the Law Regarding Relief for Improvident Transfers of Title

Sponsored By: Trey L. Stewart (Republican)

Became Law

REAL ESTATEREAL ESTATE - TITLE

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Undo coerced property deals for seniors

If a court finds undue influence over an elderly dependent person, it lets that person avoid the transfer or guaranty. The court can cancel or change deeds and other papers, create a trust, block use or entry, and order the property returned. The court also refuses to enforce any contract to transfer the property or any guaranty tied to that undue influence. The court must award reasonable attorney fees and costs, paid by the wrongdoer or a transferee who paid less than full value.

Good-faith buyers and lenders keep rights

The law protects later good-faith buyers and lenders who gave value. Their title, mortgage, or security interest stays in place even if the court grants relief on the earlier transfer. A mortgage remains valid up to the value the lender provided. These limits can reduce how much property the elderly person can get back.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Trey L. Stewart

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Adam Lee

    Democratic • House

  • Donna Bailey

    Democratic • Senate

  • Elizabeth Caruso

    Republican • House

  • Jennifer Poirier

    Republican • House

  • Lori Gramlich

    Democratic • House

  • Marianne Moore

    Republican • Senate

  • Mark Babin

    Republican • House

  • Nicole C. Grohoski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rachel Henderson

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/4/2025

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS REPORT

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 279

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/9/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/9/2025House

  4. Reports READ.On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSEDIn concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/5/2025House

  5. Reports READ On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland The Majority Ought to Pass Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 349 Yeas 34 - Nays 0 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED. Sent down for concurrence

    6/4/2025Senate

  6. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025Senate

  7. Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 12, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

    3/12/2025Senate

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