An Act to Increase Access to Child Care for Maine Families
Sponsored By: Ryan Fecteau (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Licensed child care without on-site playground
Licensed child care facilities and family child care providers can operate without an on-site outdoor play area. This applies when a public park or playground is within a reasonable distance. The change eases licensing rules and can reduce costs for small providers. Parents may see more local licensed child care options.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ryan Fecteau
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Adam LEE
Affiliation unavailable
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
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 288
6/12/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/9/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/9/2025HouseReport 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.
6/5/2025SenateCONSENT 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.
6/4/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence
4/8/2025SenateCommittee 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
Amendment C-A (H-508), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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