LD1522 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Establish the Maine Eviction Prevention Program.

What is the status of LD1522?

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 LD1522?

Ambureen Rana (D, 21), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1522?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1522&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1522: An Act to Establish the Maine Eviction Prevention Program

Q: What does LD1522 do?

In its own words: An Act to Establish the Maine Eviction Prevention Program" Amend the bill in section 1 in sub-c. 15 in §4994-D in subsection 1 in the first 2 lines (page 1, lines 9 and 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and administer" Amend the bill in section 1 in sub-c. 15 in §4994-D by striking out all of subsection (page 1, lines 16 to 18 in L.D.) and inserting the following: '2. Rental assistance. A participant in the program is eligible to receive up to $800 per month in rental assistance paid directly to the participant's landlord for up to 12 months.' Amend the bill in section 1 in sub-c. 15.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Establish the Maine Eviction Prevention Program" Amend the bill in section 1 in sub-c. 15 in §4994-D in subsection 1 in the first 2 lines (page 1, lines 9 and 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and administer" Amend the bill in section 1 in sub-c. 15 in §4994-D by striking out all of subsection (page 1, lines 16 to 18 in L.D.) and inserting the following: '2. Rental assistance. A participant in the program is eligible to receive up to $800 per month in rental assistance paid directly to the participant's landlord for up to 12 months.' Amend the bill in section 1 in sub-c. 15.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Establish the Maine Eviction Prevention Program" Amend the bill in section 1 in sub-c. 15 in §4994-D in subsection 1 in the first 2 lines (page 1, lines 9 and 10 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and administer" Amend the bill in section 1 in sub-c. 15 in §4994-D by striking out all of subsection (page 1, lines 16 to 18 in L.D.) and inserting the following: '2. Rental assistance. A participant in the program is eligible to receive up to $800 per month in rental assistance paid directly to the participant's landlord for up to 12 months.' Amend the bill in section 1 in sub-c. 15 in §4994-D by inserting after subsection 6 the following: '7. Program administration. The Maine State Housing Authority shall delegate administration of the program and provide appropriate funding to one or more of the a municipal housing authority; or any other qualified entity as determined by the Maine State Housing Authority. An entity delegated to administer the program shall develop a method of verifying a participant's eligibility for the rental assistance every 6 months after initial approval. An entity delegated to administer the program shall limit administrative costs of the program to 12% or less of distributions received. 8. Rules. The Maine State Housing Authority may adopt rules to …

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Maine LD1522: An Act to Establish the Maine Eviction Prevention Program

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