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MaineLD 1587132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Clarify the Bureau of Labor Standards' Investigatory and Enforcement Procedures

Sponsored By: Matthew Beck (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

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Tougher penalties and faster wage payments

When a wage case is final, payment is due within 30 calendar days. Late payment can trigger up to $1,000 for each day it remains unpaid. If the Director orders a fix, failing to correct after the allowed period can also cost up to $1,000 per day. A good‑faith appeal can delay the correction clock until appeals end. Employers ordered to pay wages, liquidated damages, or interest must certify payment within 7 calendar days after appeals end and show it was sent to the worker’s last known address or attest under penalty of perjury. If money is still unpaid, the Director can levy bank accounts and other non‑exempt property by notifying third parties; obeying the levy protects the third party, and ignoring it can create liability.

Stronger investigations into wage violations

The Bureau of Labor Standards can investigate suspected wage and hour violations. The Director can review books and records, require oaths, and take testimony in the county where the person lives or does business, or in Kennebec County for nonresidents. Investigative subpoenas follow Title 5, section 9060, and can be served by hand, at a Maine business location, or by registered or certified mail to a principal office or listed service address. These tools help workers get remedies and require employers and third parties to respond.

Employers must share violation notices

Employers must post any notice of violation where employees can see it, or deliver it to each worker if no posting spot exists. If a notice covers a set time period, the employer must send it to every employee who worked then. Mail, email, or text is fine, in the language the employer normally uses with those workers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matthew Beck

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Amy Roeder

    Democratic • House

  • Anne M. Carney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Deqa Dhalac

    Democratic • House

  • Eleanor Sato

    Democratic • House

  • Mana Abdi

    Democratic • House

  • Marc Malon

    Democratic • House

  • Rafael Macias

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Fecteau

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Faircloth

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 568

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    3/12/2026Senate

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

    3/10/2026House

  4. The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to ACCEPTANCE of the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report and PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-808).ROLL CALL NO. 631(Yeas 72 - Nays 68 - Absent 9 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1)ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/5/2026House

  5. COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-808) in NON-CONCURRENCE. Sent down for concurrence

    3/3/2026Senate

  6. Reports READOn motion by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 725 Yeas 18 - Nays 14 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-808) READ and ADOPTED. ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.

    2/26/2026Senate

  7. Reports READ.Motion of Representative ROEDER of Bangor to ACCEPT the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report FAILED.ROLL CALL NO. 622(Yeas 64 - Nays 65 - Absent 19 - Excused 1 - Vacant 2)Subsequently, on motion of Representative ROEDER of Bangor, the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    2/24/2026House

  8. Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

    6/25/2025House

  9. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR in concurrence

    4/10/2025Senate

  10. Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/10/2025House

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