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MaineLD 1568132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)House

An Act to Allow the Use of a Siren in a Vehicle Used by a Harbor Master or Deputy Harbor Master

Sponsored By: Daniel Ankeles (Democratic)

Became Law

HARBORSHARBORS - HARBORMASTERS

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Harbor master vehicles get lights, sirens, and training rules

Beginning June 9, 2025, municipal vehicles driven by appointed harbor masters or deputies are authorized emergency vehicles. A town may allow a siren and specific red or red-and-white flashing lights: either one in the front (windshield or dashboard) or two on the front, plus one red light in the rear window area. Lights and any siren may be used only while responding to a watercraft emergency, and a windshield or dashboard light must be shielded. The town can revoke permission at any time. To use emergency privileges, the operator must complete the Maine Department of Public Safety emergency vehicle course.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Daniel Ankeles

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Denise Tepler

    Democratic • Senate

  • Morgan Rielly

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 190

    5/1/2026

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

    6/2/2025Senate

  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.

    5/29/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-303) 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-303), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    5/28/2025Senate

  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-303).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/28/2025House

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION in concurrence

    4/10/2025Senate

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

    4/10/2025House

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