An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Accrual of Earned Paid Leave
Sponsored By: Michael Lemelin (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Workers can carry over paid leave
Beginning July 1, 2025, you earn one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours you work. You can earn up to 40 hours a year, or more if your employer’s policy allows more. Accrual starts on your first day, but you cannot use leave until you complete 120 days with the same employer in a one-year period. Unused hours from last year must carry over and be available in the next year. Carried-over hours do not cut into how many new hours you can earn next year.
Labor Department enforces paid‑leave rules
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Maine Department of Labor enforces the paid-leave accrual and carryover rules. The Department uses its existing resources and strategic enforcement. This applies to all employers covered by the state’s earned paid leave law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael Lemelin
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 438
7/1/2025On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.
6/25/2025SenateOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
5/21/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/20/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-137) 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-137), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
5/14/2025SenateCONSENT 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-137).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/13/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on January 6, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on LABOR pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
1/6/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-137), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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