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failed · Maine · House May 27, 2025

LD 1690: An Act Regarding Artificial Intelligence In Campaign Advertising

LD 1690 requires political advertisers in Maine to disclose when campaign materials - like images, audio, or video - have been materially altered using AI or digital tools to create misleading content. It mandates a specific disclosure statement ("THIS COMMUNICATION CONTAINS AUDIO, VIDEO AND/OR IMAGES THAT HAVE BEEN MANIPULATED OR ALTERED") and exempts bona fide news broadcasts, satire, and materials published by traditional media outlets with clear disclaimers. Violations could trigger civil penalties of up to 500% of the ad's cost, with enforcement handled by Maine's campaign finance commission. The bill specifically targets deceptive synthetic media designed to misrepresent candidates or political parties, not all AI-generated content.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates disclosure for AI-altered campaign ads to prevent misleading content, aligning with consumer protection regulations in digital advertising.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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failed · Maine · House May 28, 2025

LD 230: An Act To Protect Minors From Harmful Depictions Generated By Artificial Intelligence

This bill prohibits using AI-generated images of specific minors in advertisements without parental consent, requiring written permission for any minor's image in marketing. It creates a civil right for minors or their parents to sue violators for damages and legal fees. The bill also amends criminal laws to classify as a crime the intentional dissemination of AI-generated material depicting minors under 16 (Class C) or under 12 (Class B) engaging in sexually explicit conduct. It directly affects advertisers, content creators, and anyone using AI to generate images of minors, while providing legal recourse for minors and their guardians.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill amends criminal laws to criminalize AI depictions of minors under 16/12 in explicit content (Class C/B), expanding criminalization per OPPOSE indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI-generated content to protect minors' privacy and prevent exploitation, enforcing consumer protection in technology use.95% confidence

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failed · Maine · House Jun 4, 2025

LD 1752: An Act To Exempt Broadband Equipment From Sales And Use Tax

This bill exempts from Maine's sales and use tax the purchase of machinery and equipment used by broadband internet service providers to deliver internet access, telecommunications, and video programming services to customers. It directly affects broadband providers (like internet companies) by reducing their costs for essential infrastructure, such as transmission equipment, monitoring tools, and maintenance materials. The exemption applies to equipment used to transmit broadband services starting January 1, 2026. The law specifically defines "broadband communications service" to include internet access, telecom services, and video programming delivered via cable, satellite, or internet.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts broadband equipment from sales tax, providing tax relief to businesses and directly impacting taxation policy as a fiscal management measure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts broadband equipment from tax, reducing costs for providers to expand infrastructure and improve internet access, directly advancing technology infrastructure policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Broadband Access Telecommunications

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failed · Maine · House Jun 9, 2025

LD 872: An Act To Ensure Determinations Made By The State Are Free From Unethical, Unsafe Or Illegal Interference By Artificial Intelligence

LD 872 requires Maine state agencies, employees, and contractors to only use AI software that has been approved by the Office of Information Technology. It prohibits the state from purchasing or using unapproved AI unless the software maintains full state control over decisions, ensures transparency, and guarantees affected residents can understand, review, and appeal AI-assisted decisions through accessible and affordable due process. The bill mandates the state to create a list of approved AI tools meeting ethical, legal, and safety standards, and to collaborate with other governments to access safe, ethical AI solutions. This directly affects state agencies making decisions with AI - such as in social services or licensing - and ensures residents retain legal protections when AI is involved.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates transparency, appeal processes, and prohibits unethical AI use by state agencies, protecting residents' rights and ensuring accountable AI deployment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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failed · Maine · House Jun 16, 2025

LD 844: An Act To Regulate Social Media Use By Minors Under 16 Years Of Age

Maine's LD 844 requires social media companies to prohibit children under 14 from creating or maintaining accounts. For 14- and 15-year-olds, companies must verify parental consent using government-issued ID and documentation, retain records for two years, and provide an easy way for parents to revoke consent or terminate accounts. The bill directs Maine's Attorney General to enforce these rules, imposing civil penalties of up to $10,000 for first violations and $25,000 for repeat violations. It explicitly excludes educational platforms designed for minors from these requirements. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates social media for minors' data privacy via parental consent, aligning with consumer protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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failed · Maine · House Jun 17, 2025

LD 1224: An Act To Comprehensively Protect Consumer Privacy

LD 1224 establishes Maine's Consumer Privacy Act, setting new rules for how businesses handle personal data of Maine residents. It requires businesses to obtain clear, affirmative consent before collecting personal data, prohibits deceptive "dark patterns" on websites, and gives consumers the right to access, correct, or delete their data. The law specifically protects children under 13 and restricts the use of biometric data (like fingerprints or facial scans), while exempting health data covered under federal law. It applies to businesses operating in Maine that process data of Maine residents, excluding data handled in employment or commercial contexts.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires business consent for data collection, prohibits dark patterns, restricts biometric data use, and strengthens consumer data rights under privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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signed · Maine · House Jun 20, 2025

LD 1944: An Act To Protect Children And Adults From Technology-Facilitated Sexual Abuse

This bill amends Maine law to specifically address technology-facilitated sexual abuse, particularly focusing on AI-generated content. It defines "child sexual abuse material" to include AI-created images depicting minors in sexually explicit conduct, and makes it a crime to intentionally create or modify such images using generative AI or machine learning. The law applies to anyone who knowingly produces or alters AI content depicting identifiable minors (recognizable by face or features) in sexual abuse material, with Class B penalties for first offenses. Exceptions exist for educational use by schools, libraries, or museums.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new offenses for AI-generated child sexual abuse material, increasing legal penalties without reform focus.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI-generated CSAM to protect minors' privacy, aligning with data privacy safeguards and consumer protection90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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failed · Maine · House Apr 13, 2026

LD 1822: An Act To Enact The Maine Online Data Privacy Act

LD 1822, the Maine Online Data Privacy Act, gives Maine residents control over their personal data collected by businesses. It requires businesses to obtain clear, specific consent before collecting personal data (prohibiting "dark patterns" like deceptive pop-ups), allows residents to access, correct, or delete their data, and bans processing of sensitive health data - including gender-affirming and reproductive health information - without explicit consent. The law directly affects Maine residents and businesses operating in the state that handle their personal data, including those collecting biometric information. Key provisions include strict definitions of terms like "consumer" (only residents, not employees acting in work roles) and "biometric data," ensuring businesses cannot use de-identified data to re-identify individuals.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnacts strict data privacy rules requiring consent, banning deceptive practices, and protecting sensitive health data - directly strengthens consumer privacy protections in tech.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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failed · Maine · Senate Jan 27, 2026

LD 1301: An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In The Denial Of Health Insurance Claims

LD 1301 prohibits Maine health insurance companies and their contractors from using artificial intelligence to deny, delay, or modify health insurance claims starting January 1, 2026. It requires that any denial based on medical necessity must be made by a clinical peer (a healthcare professional) who reviews the patient’s medical history and provider’s recommendation. The bill also mandates that AI use must be transparent to patients, cannot discriminate based on protected characteristics, and must be reviewed for accuracy. This directly affects health insurers and their third-party reviewers handling claim decisions in Maine.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits AI denial of health insurance claims, mandates clinical peer reviews, and ensures transparency - protecting patient access and rights in healthcare coverage.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits AI use in health insurance denials, mandates transparency and non-discrimination, aligning with consumer protection regulations for AI technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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