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MaineLD 1411132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)House

An Act to Modify the Laws Regarding Driver's License Applications

Sponsored By: Daniel Ankeles (Democratic)

Became Law

MOTOR VEHICLESMOTOR VEHICLES - DRIVERS LICENSES

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Bill Overview

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

30-day license deadline for new residents

New Maine residents must apply for a Maine driver’s license within 30 days. If you drive on a public road or parking area without doing so, it is an offense. If you have been a resident less than 90 days, it is a traffic infraction. If you have been a resident 90 days or more, it is a Class E crime, punishable by a $150 to $500 fine. The existing exception in section 510, subsection 1 still applies.

Social Security number required for license or ID

When you apply for a Maine driver’s license or state ID card, you must list your Social Security number. The Secretary of State does not issue a license or ID without a valid Social Security number. The office collects, stores, and verifies the number and may use it to create your permanent license or ID number. This rule does not apply if you provide written proof that you are legally ineligible to get a Social Security number.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Daniel Ankeles

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam Lee

    Democratic • House

  • Ambureen Rana

    Democratic • House

  • Dani O'Halloran

    Democratic • House

  • David Sinclair

    Democratic • House

  • Eleanor Sato

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 27 • No: 5

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS REPORT

Yes: 27 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 165

    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. Reports ReadOn motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Majority Ought to Pass Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 202 Yeas 27 - Nays 5 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in concurrence.

    5/21/2025Senate

  5. Reports READ.On motion of Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle, the Majority Ought to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.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 TRANSPORTATION in concurrence

    4/1/2025Senate

  7. Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/1/2025House

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