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MaineLD 971132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)House

An Act to Amend the Law Regarding the Checking of Baitfish Traps

Sponsored By: Tiffany Strout (Republican)

Became Law

FISHINGFISHING - REGULATIONS

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Maine baitfish trappers: new check schedule

People who use baitfish traps in Maine inland waters must check each trap on a set schedule. From April 2 through October 31, check at least once every 7 calendar days. From November 1 through April 1, check at least once every 21 calendar days. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife must report by January 1, 2029 on effects and enforcement, and lawmakers may consider changes then.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tiffany Strout

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Allison Hepler

    Democratic • House

  • James Thorne

    Republican • House

  • Marianne Moore

    Republican • Senate

  • Richard Mason

    Republican • House

  • Stephen Wood

    Republican • House

  • William Tuell

    Republican • House

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Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 205

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/2/2025Senate

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

    5/29/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-263) 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-263), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    5/28/2025Senate

  5. 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" (H-263).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/27/2025House

  6. 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

  7. Received by the Clerk of the House on March 7, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

    3/7/2025House

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