Maine LD1365: An Act to Allow Consumption of Adult Use Cannabis in Locally Approved Hospitality Lounges

What the bill says

An Act to Allow Consumption of Adult Use Cannabis in Locally Approved Hospitality Lounges" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Allow Adult Use Cannabis Stores to Operate Cannabis Consumption Lounges' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Allow Consumption of Adult Use Cannabis in Locally Approved Hospitality Lounges" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Allow Adult Use Cannabis Stores to Operate Cannabis Consumption Lounges' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1542, sub-§2, ¶O is enacted to read: O. Smoking of adult use cannabis or adult use cannabis products, as defined in Title 28-B, section 102-A, subsections 1 and 2, respectively, is not prohibited in the designated smoking area in a cannabis consumption lounge operated at a cannabis store licensed under Title 28-B, chapter 1 with a cannabis consumption lounge endorsement issued under Title 28-B, chapter 1, subchapter 12 as long (2) Employees do not work in and are not required to pass through the designated smoking area; (3) Members of the public, except for those who choose to be present in the designated smoking area, are not required to use or pass through the designated smoking area for any purpose; (4) Individuals under 21 years of age are not permitted in the designated smoking area; (5) The designated smoking area is located entirely within a separately enclosed area on the premises of the cannabis store authorized to operate a cannabis consumption lounge …

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Sponsors

• David Boyer (R, 87) · primary sponsor
• Mark Babin (R, 3)
• Bruce Bickford (R, 20)
• John Eder (R, 136)
• Benjamin Hymes (R, 38)
• Arthur Mingo (R, 9)
• Joshua Morris (R, 91)
• Schmersal-Burgess, Tammy (R, 77)
• Stephen Wood (R, 92)
• David Woodsome (R, 139)

Latest actions

1. April 6, 2026: Reports READOn motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. April 6, 2026: Reports READ.On motion of Representative SUPICA of Bangor, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 732(Yeas 108 - Nays 35 - Absent 7 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. 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.
4. March 28, 2025: Received by the Clerk of the House on March 28, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

Votes

• House RC #732: ACC MAJ OUGHT NOT TO PASS REP (April 6, 2026): 108 yea, 35 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LD1365?

LD1365 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Allow Consumption of Adult Use Cannabis in Locally Approved Hospitality Lounges.

What does LD1365 do?

In its own words: An Act to Allow Consumption of Adult Use Cannabis in Locally Approved Hospitality Lounges" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Allow Adult Use Cannabis Stores to Operate Cannabis Consumption Lounges' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

What is the status of LD1365?

Failed as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Reports READOn motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (April 6, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1365?

David Boyer (R, 87), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1365?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1365&snum=132