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MaineLD 1179132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act Regarding Safety from Fire for Recreational Vehicles

Sponsored By: Rafael Macias (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Sprinkler mandates eased for some venues

The law forbids requiring automatic sprinklers in existing noncommercial places of assembly that hold 100 to 300 people. It also bars sprinkler requirements for existing commercial venues open 50 days or fewer each year, such as bars with live music, dance halls, nightclubs, festival spaces, and restaurants. Owners of qualifying spaces avoid sprinkler installation or retrofit costs.

Breaking fire-safety rules is a crime

Violating a rule issued by the Commissioner under this section is a Class E crime. It is a strict liability offense, meaning you can be guilty even without intent. People and businesses must follow these fire-safety rules or face criminal charges.

New RV fire-safety rules and oversight

The State Fire Marshal can set fire-safety rules for recreational vehicles defined by NFPA 1192. Sprinkler rules get extra legislative review, while other fire rules follow the routine process. The Office must also notify the Legislature’s housing committee before proposing to adopt NFPA 1192 by rule. These steps expand RV safety rulemaking and add more oversight on sprinkler-related rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Rafael Macias

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Kilton Webb

    Democratic • House

  • Marshall Archer

    Democratic • House

  • Poppy Arford

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 245

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/3/2025Senate

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

    6/3/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-420) 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-420), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    6/3/2025Senate

  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-420).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  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 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence

    3/20/2025Senate

  8. Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/20/2025House

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