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MaineLD 1296132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor Warranty Reimbursements

Sponsored By: Cameron D. Reny (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

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Better warranty pay for watercraft dealers

Beginning June 12, 2025, watercraft franchisors must reimburse dealers at their usual retail price for parts used in warranty repairs. If the franchisor supplies a part, it must pay the dealer the difference between the dealer’s cost and the part’s full retail price, capped at the total labor reimbursement for that repair. Franchisors must also pay for actual warranty labor at no less than the dealer’s normal retail labor rate, and the time must be reasonable and backed by records. To qualify for payment, the dealer posts its non‑warranty labor rate where service customers can see it. These rules apply when the franchisor requires or allows the dealer to do warranty work or provide parts.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cameron D. Reny

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Allison Hepler

    Democratic • House

  • Chip Curry

    Democratic • Senate

  • Henry L. Ingwersen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeffrey L. Timberlake

    Republican • Senate

  • Marianne Moore

    Republican • Senate

  • Mike Tipping

    Democratic • Senate

  • Peter Wood

    Republican • House

  • Tiffany Strout

    Republican • House

  • Wayne Parry

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 284

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    6/9/2025Senate

  3. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/9/2025House

  4. 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" (S-245).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/4/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-245) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-245).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/3/2025Senate

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/25/2025House

  7. Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    3/25/2025Senate

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