LD 526 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Reduce The Time Period For Challenging The Validity Of A Property Tax Lien On Commercial Real Estate

LD 526 shortens the time for challenging a property tax lien on commercial real estate to two years after the redemption period ends. It applies to commercial properties including apartment buildings with five or more units, office buildings, mobile home parks, and recreational facilities. Property owners must file a challenge within this two-year window; after it expires, the lien cannot be contested. The change takes effect for tax liens recorded after June 30, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Signed Jun 10, 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
21
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Jun 10, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Jun 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Jun 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Jun 2, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
Jun 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-407) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in concurrence
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors