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MaineLD 1794132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Provide Protection from Unfair Parking Tickets on Lots Accessible to the Public

Sponsored By: Timothy E. Nangle (Democratic)

Became Law

TRAFFIC REGULATIONSTRAFFIC REGULATIONS - PARKING

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Bill Overview

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3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Clear rules for private parking fines

The law sets clear rules for private parking fines on lots open to the public. No one may charge or collect a fine unless they follow these rules. Fines must be reasonable and posted where drivers can see them at every entrance and exit. The company must send a written notice to the car’s registered owner with the date, time, rule broken, amount, how to pay, and contact info. You get at least 10 business days to pay.

License plate readers banned at parking lots

Parking lots open to the public may not use automated license plate readers. Limited exceptions in state law apply (Title 29-A, section 2117-A). This protects your privacy and limits automated tracking.

Triple damages for unfair parking charges

A parking charge made in violation of this law is an unfair trade practice. If you are harmed by an unlawful charge, you can recover three times the unlawful amount. You may also use other remedies under the state’s unfair trade law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Timothy E. Nangle

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 350

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/12/2025Senate

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

    6/11/2025House

  4. 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" (S-335).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/11/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-335) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-335).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/11/2025Senate

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/24/2025House

  7. Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    4/24/2025Senate

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