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MaineLD 1391132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Update the Maine Self-service Storage Act

Sponsored By: John Ducharme (Republican)

Signed by Governor

INDUSTRIESINDUSTRIES - STORAGE

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Electronic storage contracts and 30-day rule

Storage rental agreements can be delivered and accepted by email. If the operator gives you the agreement by hand, mail, or email, you have 30 days to sign. If you do not sign but you pay rent or keep using the unit after 30 days, you are deemed to accept it. The agreement is then enforceable as if you signed it.

Tighter abandoned-unit rules and online sales

The law defines when a storage unit is abandoned. It counts as abandoned if it is unlocked and empty, unlocked with items worth under $750, you surrender rights, or items stay more than 15 days after the rental ends following written notice. After required steps, the operator can sell items at the facility, at a nearby place, or online.

Storage facilities can email notices

Operators can notify you by email or by regular mail. Notices can go to your last known address or another address you listed in the rental agreement.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John Ducharme

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Amanda Collamore

    Republican • House

  • Amy Arata

    Republican • House

  • Arthur Mingo

    Republican • House

  • Joseph M. Baldacci

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Malon

    Democratic • House

  • Steven Foster

    Republican • House

  • Tiffany Roberts

    Democratic • House

  • Wayne Parry

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 164

    5/30/2025

  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 ONCEUnder suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED, 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.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/20/2025House

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence

    4/1/2025Senate

  7. 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.

    4/1/2025House

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