Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD2173: An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Housing Developments and Accessory Dwelling Units
Status: Signed into law, April 16, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Housing Developments and Accessory Dwelling Units.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Housing Developments and Accessory Dwelling Units Sec. 1. 25 MRSA §2463-B, as enacted by PL 2025, c. 385, §1, is amended to read: §2463-B. Fire protection in accessory dwelling units Fire suppression sprinklers are not required for an accessory dwelling unit unless the accessory dwelling unit is within or attached to a structure of that contains, or will contain upon completion of construction, more than 2 dwelling units, including accessory dwelling units. As used in this section, "accessory dwelling unit" has the same meaning as in Title 30‐A, section 4301, subsection 1‐C. This section may not be construed to exempt an accessory dwelling unit from fire protection requirements when the unit is located within or attached to a mixed-use or nonresidential building or when sprinkler protection is otherwise required based on occupancy classification, building use or hazard level under the National Fire Protection Association codes adopted pursuant to section 2452. Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §4351-A is enacted to read: §4351-A. Definition As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, "public sewer system" means a sewer system managed, owned or operated by a municipality or quasimunicipal entity that is a municipal sewer department, a sewer district as defined in Title 38, section 1032, subsection 3, a standard district as defined in Title …
Sponsors
- Amanda Collamore (R, 68) · primary sponsor
- Curry, Chip (D, 11)
- Ryan Fecteau (D, 132)
- Roberts, Tiffany (D, 149)
Latest actions
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1041) as Amended by House Amendment "A" (H-1042) thereto. Ordered sent down forthwith.
- : This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.On motion of Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, the House RECONSIDERED its action whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1041).On further motion of the same Representative, the House RECONSIDERED ADOPTION of Committee Amendment "A" (H-1041).On further motion of same Representative House Amendment "A" (H-1042) to Committee Amendment "A" (H-104
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED in concurrence Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 942 Yeas 20 - Nays 13 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-1041) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-1041), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
- : CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1041).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence
- : Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Votes
- Senate RC #942: ACCEPT REPORT (April 13, 2026): 20 yea, 13 nay, passed
Subjects: REGULATION, Legislature, HOUSING, Senate, Other, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Common questions
- What is LD2173?
- LD2173 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Housing Developments and Accessory Dwelling Units.
- What does LD2173 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Housing Developments and Accessory Dwelling Units.
- What is the status of LD2173?
- Signed into law as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. (April 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD2173?
- Amanda Collamore (R, 68), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD2173?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2173&snum=132
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