LD1926 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Require Increased Housing Density or Lower Minimum Lot Sizes for Workforce Housing.

What is the status of LD1926?

Failed as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (February 26, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1926?

Holly Stover (D, 48), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1926?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1926&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1926: An Act to Require Increased Housing Density or Lower Minimum Lot Sizes for Workforce Housing

Q: What does LD1926 do?

In its own words: An Act to Require Increased Housing Density or Lower Minimum Lot Sizes for Workforce Housing Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, COPELAND of Saco, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, ROEDER of Bangor, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot. Printed on recycled paper.

Status: Failed, February 26, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Require Increased Housing Density or Lower Minimum Lot Sizes for Workforce Housing Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, COPELAND of Saco, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, ROEDER of Bangor, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot. Printed on recycled paper.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Require Increased Housing Density or Lower Minimum Lot Sizes for Workforce Housing Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, COPELAND of Saco, Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford, ROEDER of Bangor, Senators: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, TIPPING of Penobscot. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4364-D is enacted to read: §4364-D. Workforce housing development Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for a workforce housing development approved on or after the implementation date, this section applies. 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Alternative minimum lot size" means a minimum lot size that is less than the minimum lot size required by statute or municipal ordinance. B. "Area median income" means the median income for an area as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the United States Housing Act of 1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8, as amended. C. "Implementation date" means January 1, 2026 for municipalities for …

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Maine LD1926: An Act to Require Increased Housing Density or Lower Minimum Lot Sizes for Workforce Housing

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