Maine LD493: An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells

What the bill says

An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §2601, sub-§5-A is enacted to read: 5-A. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. "Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 1732, subsection 5-A. Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §2660-T, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 230, §3, is amended to specified contaminants and properties The department shall develop a uniform recommendation for the testing for specific contaminants or properties for which residential private drinking water wells should periodically be tested. The uniform recommendation must specify contaminants or properties that should be included in the periodic testing, including but not limited to arsenic, bacteria, nitrates, nitrites, chloride, hardness, copper, iron, pH, sodium, lead, uranium, manganese, fluoride, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and radon, unless the department determines that testing for a contaminant or property listed in this section is not necessary based on previous test results or credible scientific evidence. The department or an entity that provides testing of or provides education or advertisements related to testing of a residential private drinking water well shall include the uniform recommendation developed by the department pursuant to this section in its written materials related to testing of a residential private drinking water well. Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §2660-Y, as enacted by PL …

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Sponsors

• Laurie Osher (D, 25) · primary sponsor
• Richard Bennett (R, 18)
• Deqa Dhalac (D, 120)
• Victoria Doudera (D, 41)
• Lori Gramlich (D, 131)
• Henry Ingwersen (D, 32)
• Ambureen Rana (D, 21)
• Denise Tepler (D, 24)
• Samuel Zager (D, 116)

Latest actions

1. April 14, 2026: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 956 Yeas 21 - Nays 13 - Excused 1 - Absent 0
2. April 14, 2026: PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. April 13, 2026: On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-300) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-1052) thereto. Ordered sent down forthwith.
4. April 13, 2026: On motion of Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, the House RECEDED.On motion of Representative GATTINE of Westbrook, House Amendment "A" (H-1052) to Committee Amendment "A" (H-300) was READ and ADOPTED.Committee Amendment "A" (H-300) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-1052) thereto was ADOPTED.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-300) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-1052) thereto.In NON-CONCURRENCE and sent for concurrence.ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5. April 13, 2026: On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table. Same Senator moved to SUSPEND THE RULES to RECONSIDER whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-300) in concurrence. On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook OBJECTED. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs In NON-CONCURRENCE. Sent down for concurrence.
6. June 25, 2025: CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
7. June 2, 2025: On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
8. June 2, 2025: PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
9. May 29, 2025: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator INGWERSEN of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 256 Yeas 21 - Nays 14 - Excused 0 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-300) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-300) in concurrence.
10. May 28, 2025: Reports READ.On motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 216(Yeas 78 - Nays 69 - Absent 4 - Excused 0)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-300) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-300). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SE

Votes

• Senate RC #956: ENACTMENT (April 14, 2026): 21 yea, 13 nay, passed
• Senate RC #256: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT (May 29, 2025): 21 yea, 14 nay, passed
• House RC #216: ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP (May 28, 2025): 78 yea, 69 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LD493?

LD493 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells.

What does LD493 do?

In its own words: An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells.

What is the status of LD493?

Signed into law as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 956 Yeas 21 - Nays 13 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 (April 14, 2026).

Who sponsored LD493?

Laurie Osher (D, 25), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD493?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=493&snum=132