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LD 2236

An Act Regarding Public Records Maintained By The Department Of Inland Fisheries And Wildlife

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tiffany Roberts

Maine bill modifies public records access policies for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, with divided committee support indicating disagreement over transparency scope.

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Bill Summary · LD 2236

Legislative bill overview

LD 2236 addresses public records policies for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIFW) in Maine. The bill appears to modify what records the department must maintain and/or make publicly accessible. A divided committee report suggests lawmakers disagreed on the appropriate balance between transparency and other considerations.

Why is this important

Public records access affects hunting, fishing, and wildlife management transparency—including data on harvests, regulations, and departmental decisions that impact sportsmen, conservationists, and landowners. The divided vote indicates genuine disagreement about disclosure versus operational or privacy concerns within DIFW.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of disclosure: Disagreement likely exists over which DIFW records should be public versus protected (e.g., individual hunter/fisher data, landowner information, enforcement sensitive details)
  • Operational burden: DIFW may have concerns about resource costs to compile, maintain, and release certain records
  • Privacy interests: Questions about whether records reveal personal information about hunters, fishers, or private landowners that stakeholders want protected

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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