LD 1377 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Resolve, To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate Potential Regulation Of The Vehicle Towing Industry And The Impact On State Agencies And Industries

LD 1377 creates a working group to study potential regulations for Maine's vehicle towing industry. The group, led by two legislators and including representatives from towing businesses, financial institutions, consumer advocates, state police, and the attorney general's office, will examine ways to protect drivers from deceptive towing practices and identify efficient enforcement methods. It must report its findings and recommendations - including any needed new laws - to the Transportation Committee by December 3, 2025. The resolve does not enact new regulations but directs a fact-finding process to inform future legislative action.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Mar 28, 2025 Signed Jun 15, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Jun 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
upper
Jun 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
FINALLY PASSED.
lower
May 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-164) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
May 27, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Tim Nangle
DDemocratic
ME
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