LD2164 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Assist Communities with Converting Vacant School Buildings into Housing.

What is the status of LD2164?

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).

Where is the official record for LD2164?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2164&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD2164: An Act to Assist Communities with Converting Vacant School Buildings into Housing

Q: What does LD2164 do?

In its own words: An Act to Assist Communities with Converting Vacant School Buildings into Housing" Amend the bill in section 1 in §5158-A in subsection 2 in the 6th line (page 1, line in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and financial" Amend the bill in section 1 in §5158-A in subsection 4 in the last line (page 2, line in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "feasible." the following: 'The committee may report out legislation based on the report to any session of the Legislature in the year the report is received.' Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Assist Communities with Converting Vacant School Buildings into Housing" Amend the bill in section 1 in §5158-A in subsection 2 in the 6th line (page 1, line in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and financial" Amend the bill in section 1 in §5158-A in subsection 4 in the last line (page 2, line in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "feasible." the following: 'The committee may report out legislation based on the report to any session of the Legislature in the year the report is received.' Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Assist Communities with Converting Vacant School Buildings into Housing" Amend the bill in section 1 in §5158-A in subsection 2 in the 6th line (page 1, line in L.D.) by striking out the following: "and financial" Amend the bill in section 1 in §5158-A in subsection 4 in the last line (page 2, line in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "feasible." the following: 'The committee may report out legislation based on the report to any session of the Legislature in the year the report is received.' Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUMMARY 2200 This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, removes a reference 2211 to financial assistance from a list in the bill describing technical assistance available from 2222 the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority. The amendment also authorizes the joint 2233 standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing matters to report 2244 out legislation based on the annual report of the authority. 2255 FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 2266 (See attached) Page 1 - 132LR2846(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

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Maine LD2164: An Act to Assist Communities with Converting Vacant School Buildings into Housing

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