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signed · Maine · Senate Apr 6, 2026

LD 2007: An Act Regarding The Prohibition Of Online Sweepstakes Games

This bill would ban online sweepstakes games in Maine that simulate casino-style gaming like slots, poker, and sports betting using a dual-currency payment system. The law defines these games as those accessible on the internet or mobile devices that require players to purchase or earn virtual currency that can be exchanged for cash prizes or the chance to win them. Operators or promoters of such games would face civil fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, and any existing gambling licenses held by violators would be revoked. Fines collected from violations would be directed to a fund dedicated to gambling addiction prevention and treatment. The bill also updates legal definitions to include new internet gaming licenses and aligns the statute with recent state law changes.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts online gaming technology by banning dual-currency sweepstakes games, limiting internet-based gambling access and innovation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

signed · Maine · House Jan 11, 2026

LD 61: An Act To Regulate Employer Surveillance To Protect Workers

Maine's LD 61 requires employers to notify employees before monitoring them using electronic devices (like computers or phones), with specific exceptions for security cameras and vehicle GPS tracking. It prohibits employers from using audiovisual monitoring in employees' homes, personal vehicles, or on their property, and allows workers to refuse installing monitoring apps on their personal devices. Employers must also disclose surveillance practices during job interviews. The law creates a private right for workers to seek legal remedies if violated and directs the Department of Labor to create implementing rules.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulates employer surveillance to protect workers' rights, requiring notification, prohibiting home monitoring, and allowing refusal of personal device apps.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates employer surveillance tech to protect worker privacy, requiring notification and limiting invasive monitoring, aligning with data privacy protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Maine · House Jan 11, 2026

LD 109: Resolve, Directing The Maine Arts Commission To Study Federal And National Efforts To Protect Artists From Copyright Infringement By Artificial Intelligence Companies And Users And To Monitor Educational Use

LD 109 directs Maine's Arts Commission to study federal and national efforts protecting artists from copyright infringement by AI companies and monitoring educational use of copyrighted works. The commission must consult with the Attorney General and examine relevant laws, including the proposed No Fakes Act and Tennessee's likeness protection law, as well as past legal cases. It will report findings - including potential legislative recommendations - to the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee by December 3, 2025. This study specifically affects artists whose work may be used without permission by AI developers and educational institutions using copyrighted materials. The resolution does not enact new law but sets a process for future legislative action based on the commission's findings.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirects study of AI copyright protections, aiming to regulate AI companies' infringement on artists' rights, aligning with tech regulation for creator protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

failed · Maine · House Jun 25, 2025

LD 1088: An Act To Enact The Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act

LD 1088, the Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act, requires businesses to obtain clear, explicit consent from Maine residents before collecting or processing their personal data. The law prohibits deceptive practices (called "dark patterns") that trick people into agreeing to data collection and provides special protections for sensitive data like biometric information and health records. It also sets standards for when data can be considered de-identified (meaning it cannot be linked to an individual) and applies to businesses that handle the personal data of Maine residents. This law directly affects businesses operating in Maine and residents whose data they collect.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires explicit consent for data collection, bans deceptive 'dark patterns,' and protects sensitive data - directly advancing consumer privacy in technology95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · Maine · House Jun 24, 2025

LD 537: An Act To Prohibit The Doxing Of A Minor And To Authorize A Related Civil Action

This bill prohibits the doxing of minors (people under 18) by making it illegal to knowingly share their personal identifying information - such as home addresses, phone numbers, or social security details - without consent when that disclosure causes stalking, physical harm, property damage, or fear for safety. It allows a minor's family member, legal guardian, or representative to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages, attorney fees, or injunctive relief if doxing occurs. The law includes enhanced penalties (treble damages) if the doxing was motivated by bias based on a minor's race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristic. Key defenses permit disclosures made to law enforcement or for constitutionally protected speech about public concerns.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects minors' data privacy by prohibiting unauthorized sharing of personal information, aligning with privacy protection indicators under technology policy.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Maine · House Jun 22, 2025

LD 536: An Act To Establish Net Neutrality

LD 536, titled "An Act To Establish Net Neutrality," proposes to require internet service providers in Maine to treat all online content equally. This would prevent providers from blocking, slowing, or charging extra for specific websites or services. The bill directly affects Maine residents who use the internet and the state's internet service providers. As a concept draft, it has been referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology for further consideration.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enforces equal treatment of online content by ISPs, preventing blocking/slowing, directly protecting net neutrality and digital rights as defined in topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

failed · Maine · House Jun 17, 2025

LD 1873: An Act To Require Age Verification For Online Obscene Matter

This bill requires websites and apps that knowingly distribute obscene online content to verify users are 18 or older using reasonable methods, such as government ID or transactional data. Businesses must not retain any personal information after age verification is complete. It excludes bona fide news broadcasts, public interest content, and services like internet providers, search engines, or cloud hosts that don’t create the content. Violating the bill makes businesses liable for damages - including court costs and attorney fees - if a minor accesses the material, and the Attorney General can enforce it as an unfair practice.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates no retention of personal data after age verification, directly protecting user privacy in content access as required by the bill's summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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failed · Maine · House Jun 2, 2025

LD 919: An Act To Require Parental Permission For Certain Surveys And Questionnaires Administered To Minors In Schools

Maine's LD 919 requires public schools, public charter schools, and approved private schools to obtain written parental permission before administering any survey or questionnaire that asks for or identifies a minor student's full name. The bill directly affects schools by restricting how they collect student data and parents by requiring their explicit consent for these specific surveys. Key provisions mandate that schools cannot use such surveys without prior written permission from a parent, covering all student surveys that request full names. This policy change focuses on protecting student privacy for a specific type of data collection in educational settings.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires parental consent for school surveys collecting minors' full name, directly protecting student data privacy per topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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failed · Maine · House May 29, 2025

LD 1395: An Act Regarding Human Trafficking Prevention Instruction And Dissemination Of And Access To Obscene Material In Schools

LD 1395 requires school library databases used by Maine K-12 students to block child pornography, obscene material, and content depicting sexual exploitation of minors. Schools must withhold payment from non-compliant providers and treat repeated failures as a contract breach. The bill also removes an exception allowing schools to share obscene material for "educational purposes," closing a prior loophole. Additionally, it permits schools to integrate human trafficking prevention lessons into curricula, teaching students to recognize signs of sexual abuse and exploitation, and mandates staff training on these topics. These changes directly affect schools, library providers, and students across Maine.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRemoves exception allowing obscene material for 'educational purposes,' restricting curriculum content access in schools per bill's summary.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates blocking of harmful content in school databases, restricting internet access to obscene material and child exploitation content.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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