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MaineLD 1158132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Expand Appliance Energy and Water Standards

Sponsored By: Arthur Bell (Democratic)

Became Law

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPTENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPT - ENFORCEMENT

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

2027 sales bans on some appliances

Beginning January 1, 2027, Maine bans selling certain new appliances if the Department’s rules list them. The ban only covers units made on or after January 1, 2027. Covered types include commercial battery chargers, commercial dishwashers, food steamers, fryers, ovens, computer server power supplies, and residential ventilating fans. The Department can adopt major rules and may use other states’ test data to check compliance. Violations are civil and carry a fine up to $100 per separate sale.

Exemptions for older and used appliances

Used units in the listed categories remain legal to sell. Items on the 2027 list stay legal to sell if they were made before January 1, 2027. Items on the earlier list stay legal to sell if they were made before January 1, 2023. If federal law preempts state rules for a product, Maine’s ban does not apply while that federal rule is in force.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Arthur Bell

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Denise Tepler

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laurie Osher

    Democratic • House

  • Victoria Doudera

    Democratic • House

  • William Bridgeo

    Democratic • House

  • William Pluecker

    Independent • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 184

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    5/27/2025Senate

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

    5/27/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-157) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-157), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    5/21/2025Senate

  5. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-157).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/20/2025House

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

    3/21/2025House

  7. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES in concurrence

    3/20/2025Senate

  8. Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/20/2025House

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