Maine LD1136: An Act to Defend the Rights of LGBTQ+ Persons in the State

What the bill says

An Act to Defend the Rights of LGBTQ+ Persons in the State Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland. Cosponsored by Representative SATO of Gorham and Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, RENY of Lincoln, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, KUHN of Falmouth, MOONEN of Portland, OSHER of Orono, RANA of Bangor. Printed on recycled paper.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Defend the Rights of LGBTQ+ Persons in the State Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland. Cosponsored by Representative SATO of Gorham and Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, RENY of Lincoln, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, KUHN of Falmouth, MOONEN of Portland, OSHER of Orono, RANA of Bangor. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. This bill proposes to update certain laws to protect the rights of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. Page 1 - 132LR2222(01)

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Sponsors

• Daughtry, Matthea E. L. (D, 23) · primary sponsor
• Ryan Fecteau (D, 132)
• Craig Hickman (D, 14)
• Amy Kuhn (D, 111)
• Matthew Moonen (D, 117)
• Laurie Osher (D, 25)
• Ambureen Rana (D, 21)
• Cameron Reny (D, 13)
• Eleanor Sato (D, 109)

Latest actions

1. February 10, 2026: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. 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.
3. March 21, 2025: CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
4. March 18, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5. March 18, 2025: Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on JUDICIARY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

Common questions

What is LD1136?

LD1136 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Defend the Rights of LGBTQ+ Persons in the State.

What does LD1136 do?

In its own words: An Act to Defend the Rights of LGBTQ+ Persons in the State Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland. Cosponsored by Representative SATO of Gorham and Senators: HICKMAN of Kennebec, RENY of Lincoln, Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, KUHN of Falmouth, MOONEN of Portland, OSHER of Orono, RANA of Bangor. Printed on recycled paper.

What is the status of LD1136?

Failed as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (February 10, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1136?

Daughtry, Matthea E. L. (D, 23), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1136?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1136&snum=132