Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine HP1516: JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Status: Introduced, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
STATE OF MAINE _____ IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX _____ JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH WHEREAS, child abuse is a community problem, and finding solutions depends on recognizing that the effects of child abuse and neglect are felt by whole communities and that those effects need to be addressed by the entire community; and WHEREAS, effective child abuse and neglect prevention programs succeed because partnerships are created among government agencies, policymakers, nonprofit organizations, health care providers, schools, faith communities, businesses and law enforcement agencies; and WHEREAS, when families lack access to adequate financial resources, stable living conditions, nutritious food, affordable health care, quality child care and education, a child's development is at risk; and WHEREAS, all Maine citizens should become more aware of child abuse and neglect and its prevention and become involved in the raising of children in a safe, secure, nurturing environment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, to recognize that we all have a role to play in strengthening families so as to ensure healthy child development and have a duty to …
Sponsors
- Lori Gramlich (D, 131) · primary sponsor
- Donna Bailey (D, 31)
- Michael Brennan (D, 115)
- Deqa Dhalac (D, 120)
- Ann Fredericks (R, 143)
- Anne Graham (D, 105)
- Kristi Mathieson (D, 151)
- Marianne Moore (R, 6)
- Melanie Sachs (D, 102)
- Holly Stover (D, 48)
Latest actions
- : READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
- : READ and ADOPTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Common questions
- What is HP1516?
- HP1516 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH.
- What is the status of HP1516?
- Introduced as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence. (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HP1516?
- Lori Gramlich (D, 131), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HP1516?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=0&snum=132
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