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MaineLD 1428132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Increase Access to Child Care for Maine Families

Sponsored By: Ryan Fecteau (Democratic)

Became Law

CHILDREN AND FAMILIESCHILDREN AND FAMILIES - CHILD CARE

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Easier to run child care in neighborhoods

The law lets child care centers and family child care homes operate in areas zoned for housing. They must follow the same rules as other homes in that zone. Providers can operate without an on-site outdoor play area if a public recreational space is within a reasonable distance. These changes reduce barriers and can add more child care near where families live.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ryan Fecteau

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam Lee

    Democratic • House

  • Amanda Collamore

    Republican • House

  • Cameron D. Reny

    Democratic • Senate

  • Flavia DeBrito

    Democratic • House

  • Holly Eaton

    Democratic • House

  • Julia McCabe

    Democratic • House

  • Kilton Webb

    Democratic • House

  • Marshall Archer

    Democratic • House

  • Tavis Hasenfus

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 288

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/9/2025Senate

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

    6/9/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-508) 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-508), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    6/5/2025Senate

  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-508).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/4/2025House

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence

    4/8/2025Senate

  7. Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/3/2025House

Bill Text

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