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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: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

2027 ban on selling some appliances

Beginning January 1, 2027, Maine bans selling certain new appliances made on or after that date if the department lists them in its rules. The list can include commercial battery chargers, commercial dishwashers, food steamers, fryers, ovens, computer server power supplies, and residential ventilating fans. The department sets these bans through major substantive rules. Items made before January 1, 2027 in this new list, and all used items, are allowed to be sold. Items from the older list made before January 1, 2023 are also allowed, and any federally preempted products are exempt while preemption applies.

Fines and checks on appliance sales

Selling or offering a prohibited appliance is a civil violation. The fine is up to $100 for each violation. When checking compliance, the department uses information from other states whenever practical and consistent with Maine law.

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

    6/8/2025

  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

Bill Text

  • Amendment C-A (H-157), adopted by House & Senate

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  • Enacted

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  • Introduced

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