Bill
LD 907
LD 907 updates Maine zoning-variance rules to help people with permanent disabilities obtain accessibility-related variances, guiding boards and reducing denials; no fiscal impact.
Title: An Act To Amend The Law Governing Zoning Ordinance Variances for Persons with Permanent Disabilities
Bill Number: LD 907
Sponsor: Sen. Libby (Cumberland)
Introduced: March 5, 2025
Status: Enacted (Signed by Governor, May 23, 2025)
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
The bill updates Maine’s zoning-variance law as it applies to persons with permanent disabilities. Its stated intent is to modify statutory rules or procedures so that individuals with permanent disabilities can obtain needed zoning variances (for example, to allow accessibility modifications) more effectively under local zoning ordinances.
The available legislative record does not include the full text of the enacted language in this summary package. What is clear from the record:
- The bill was amended by Committee Amendment “A” (S-51), which was adopted before enactment.
- The bill was reported out of the House committee as OTP-AM (ought to pass as amended) and passed both chambers before being signed by the Governor.
Because the full bill text is not included here, this summary focuses on the bill’s scope and likely effects rather than exact statutory wording. Typical topics addressed by bills of this type include:
- Clarifying standards for granting a variance or reasonable accommodation for accessibility modifications;
- Specifying what constitutes a “permanent disability” for zoning purposes or referencing state/federal definitions;
- Adjusting application, notice, or hearing procedures for variance requests related to disabilities;
- Limiting or guiding local zoning boards’ discretion when denials would prevent accessibility improvements.
Consult the enacted statute for the precise legislative language and any defined terms or procedural requirements added or changed.
All versions of the fiscal note associated with LD 907 (including the engrossed and amended versions) indicate no fiscal impact to the State or municipalities.
LD 907 aims to improve the ability of Maine residents with permanent disabilities to obtain zoning relief needed for accessibility. For the exact changes (definitions, procedural steps, and statutory text), consult the enrolled/public law version of LD 907 or the Maine Legislature’s website, which will contain the precise amendments and the amended statutory language.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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