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MaineLD 222132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)House

An Act to Establish a Take-back and Disposal Program for Firefighting and Fire-suppressing Foam to Which Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Have Been Added

Sponsored By: Daniel Ankeles (Democratic)

Became Law

SOLID WASTESSOLID WASTES - MANAGEMENT

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Maine take-back for PFAS firefighting foam

The law creates a statewide take-back and disposal program for PFAS firefighting foam. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection designs it and, by July 1, 2027, puts it in place. People and organizations in Maine who possess this foam can ask the state to collect it. The department disposes of collected foam in a safe, contained way. It works with the State Fire Marshal, may hire contractors, and may adopt rules to run the program. The department may also accept public or private funds to support the program.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Daniel Ankeles

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Cheryl Golek

    Democratic • House

  • Denise Tepler

    Democratic • Senate

  • Holly Stover

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Gramlich

    Democratic • House

  • Matthea E. L. Daughtry

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael Soboleski

    Republican • House

  • Poppy Arford

    Democratic • House

  • Richard Campbell

    Republican • House

  • Victoria Doudera

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 170 • No: 4

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED

Yes: 30 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2025

ACC OUGHT TO PASS AS AMEND REP

Yes: 140 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 525

    1/11/2026

  2. HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.

    7/8/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/25/2025Senate

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

    6/25/2025House

  5. The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-160) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-451) thereto.ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/25/2025House

  6. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table On motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-160) On further motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby Committee Amendment "A" (H-160) was ADOPTED. On further motion by Same Senator Senate Amendment "A" (S-451) to Committee Amendment "A" (H-160) READ and ADOPTED. Committee Amendment "A" (H-160) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-451) thereto ADOPTED. PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-160) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-451) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE. Sent down for concurrence.

    6/25/2025Senate

  7. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.

    5/27/2025Senate

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

    5/27/2025House

  9. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-160) 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-160), in concurrence. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 192 Yeas 30 - Nays 0 - Excused 5 - Absent 0

    5/21/2025Senate

  10. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYOn OBJECTION of Representative MOONEN of Portland REMOVED.The Committee Report was READ and ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 158(Yeas 140 - Nays 4 - Absent 6 - Excused 0 - Restricted - 1)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-160) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-160) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/20/2025House

  11. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  12. Received by the Clerk of the House on January 16, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

    1/16/2025House

Bill Text

  • Amendment C-A (H-160), adopted by House & Senate

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  • Amendment S-A to C-A (S-451), adopted by House & Senate

    PDF

  • Enacted

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  • Introduced

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