An Act to Expand the Definition of "Terrorism" in the Laws Governing the Maine Emergency Management Agency
Sponsored By: Tavis Hasenfus (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Maine defines cyberattacks for emergencies
Beginning May 16, 2025, Maine law defines a "cyberattack." It covers acts that target state or critical computer and communication systems. It includes attempts to disrupt, disable, destroy, or take control of systems, or to corrupt or steal data. State agencies and operators use this definition for planning and response.
Security plans stay confidential for safety
Beginning May 16, 2025, agencies can withhold security plans and risk reviews made to prevent or prepare for terrorism if release could endanger people. The law uses the same meaning of "terrorism" as in Maine's emergency law. The Legislature and local officials may see these records under rules that stop wider sharing. This change protects safety while allowing limited, controlled oversight.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tavis Hasenfus
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 77
5/16/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/14/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/13/2025HouseReports ReadOn motion by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-97) READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-97) in concurrence
5/7/2025SenateReports READ.On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-97) 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-97). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/6/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence
1/21/2025SenateCommittee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
1/21/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-97), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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