Maine LD1177: Resolve, to Study the Public Health and Environmental Risks from Synthetic Turf

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

L.D. 1177 Date: (Filing No. H- ) ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Clerk of the House. STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 132ND LEGISLATURE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " " to H.P. 782, L.D. 1177, "Resolve, Establishing a 3-year Moratorium on the Installation or Reinstallation of Synthetic Turf and Requiring a Study of the Public Health and Environmental Risks of Synthetic Turf" Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, to Study the Public Health and Environmental Risks from Synthetic Turf' Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the title and inserting the synthetic turf study. Resolved: That the Department of Environmental Protection shall conduct a study regarding the potential risks to public health and the environment from synthetic turf, which must include, but is not limited to: 1. An examination of end-of-life disposal options and practices for synthetic turf, including the rates of recycling for synthetic turf and the percentage of synthetic turf that is landfilled, incinerated or managed through chemical plastic processing, as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 1303-C, subsection 2-C, in the State and in other jurisdictions; 2. An evaluation of the effects of the use of synthetic turf on the surrounding ambient air, groundwater and surface water temperatures, …

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Sponsors

• Lori Gramlich (D, 131) · primary sponsor
• Daniel Ankeles (D, 100)
• Richard Bennett (R, 18)
• Daughtry, Matthea E. L. (D, 23)
• Deqa Dhalac (D, 120)
• Victoria Doudera (D, 41)
• Henry Ingwersen (D, 32)
• Christopher Kessler (D, 121)
• Laurie Osher (D, 25)
• Morgan Rielly (D)

Latest actions

1. April 29, 2026: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE 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. May 27, 2025: On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence.
4. May 27, 2025: FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5. May 22, 2025: Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-240) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-240), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6. May 22, 2025: CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-240).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
7. 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.
8. March 20, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES in concurrence
9. March 20, 2025: Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Common questions

What is LD1177?

LD1177 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): Resolve, to Study the Public Health and Environmental Risks from Synthetic Turf.

What is the status of LD1177?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1177?

Lori Gramlich (D, 131), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1177?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1177&snum=132