Maine LD1974: An Act to Affirm Parental Rights

What the bill says

An Act to Affirm Parental Rights " Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1133 This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 1144 note. Page 1 - 132LR1226(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Affirm Parental Rights " Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1133 This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 1144 note. Page 1 - 132LR1226(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

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Sponsors

• Elizabeth Caruso (R, 72) · primary sponsor
• Mark Babin (R, 3)
• Quentin Chapman (R, 88)
• Ann Fredericks (R, 143)
• Jennifer Poirier (R, 70)
• Jeffrey Timberlake (R, 17)

Latest actions

1. June 9, 2025: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 422 Yeas 18 - Nays 16 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. June 9, 2025: Reports READ.On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 373(Yeas 75 - Nays 71 - Absent 3 - Excused 2)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. May 13, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence
4. May 13, 2025: Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Votes

• Senate RC #422: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT (June 9, 2025): 18 yea, 16 nay, passed
• House RC #373: ACC MAJ OUGHT NOT TO PASS REP (June 9, 2025): 75 yea, 71 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LD1974?

LD1974 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Affirm Parental Rights.

What does LD1974 do?

In its own words: An Act to Affirm Parental Rights " Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note. SUMMARY 1133 This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal 1144 note. Page 1 - 132LR1226(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.

What is the status of LD1974?

Failed as of June 9, 2025. Latest action: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 422 Yeas 18 - Nays 16 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (June 9, 2025).

Who sponsored LD1974?

Elizabeth Caruso (R, 72), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1974?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1974&snum=132