An Act to Prohibit Deceptive Pricing in the Rental of Short-term Lodging and in the Sale of Tickets
Sponsored By: Amy Roeder (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Total price shown for stays and tickets
The law requires ads and offers for short-term lodging and tickets to show the total price up front. The total must include any mandatory fee and be shown more clearly than any other price. Sellers cannot misstate any fee or charge. Taxes and government-imposed fees, reasonable shipping for physical goods, and optional add-on goods or services can be listed separately. This covers stays usually under 30 days and tickets defined in state law. The disclosure rules do not apply to providers or sellers who comply with federal rule 16 C.F.R. Part 464.
State enforcement against hidden fees
The Maine Attorney General enforces this price rule. Violations are unfair and deceptive acts under state consumer law. The Attorney General can investigate and bring actions against advertisers and sellers of short-term lodging and tickets. This increases accountability for failing to show the full price.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Amy Roeder
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 311
6/15/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/2/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/29/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-252) 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-252), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
5/28/2025SenateCONSENT 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-252).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/27/2025HouseCarried 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 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence
2/4/2025SenateCommittee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2/4/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-252), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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