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LD 949

An Act To Clarify Licensing Jurisdiction For Manufactured Housing Communities

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Amy Arata and 9 co-sponsors

Clarifies Maine licensing for manufactured housing communities by designating a single regulator, giving owners, residents, and regulators clear authority with no extra costs.

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Bill Summary · LD 949

Summary — LD 949: An Act To Clarify Licensing Jurisdiction for Manufactured Housing Communities

Status: Signed by Governor (June 27, 2025)
Introduced: March 5, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Golek of Harpswell
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Subjects: Housing, Licensing, Manufactured Housing

Purpose / Intent

LD 949 is intended to resolve uncertainty about which authority has licensing and oversight responsibility for manufactured housing communities in Maine. By clarifying licensing jurisdiction the bill aims to provide clearer regulatory authority for licensing, inspection and enforcement related to manufactured-home parks/communities so that owners/operators, residents, and regulators know which laws and agencies apply.

Key provisions (summary)

  • Clarifies how licensing jurisdiction is assigned for manufactured housing communities (text of amendments adopted — Committee Amendment "A" (H-491) and House Amendment "A" (H-735) to that committee amendment — refine the original bill).
  • Removes or narrows ambiguities in existing statutory language so that a single, identifiable licensing authority is responsible for licensing manufactured housing communities (the enacted language focuses on jurisdictional clarity rather than creating new licensing costs or programs).
  • Leaves substantive licensing requirements and penalties largely unchanged; the measure is procedural/regulatory in nature (see fiscal notes below).

Note: The official enrolled/engrossed bill text (as amended) contains the precise statutory edits that establish the clarified jurisdiction. Those detailed statutory changes should be consulted for implementation specifics.

Who is affected

  • Manufactured housing community owners and operators — clearer guidance on which entity issues and enforces licenses and related compliance obligations.
  • Residents of manufactured housing communities — clarity about which regulator handles licensing, complaints, inspections, and enforcement actions.
  • State and local licensing or regulatory bodies that interact with manufactured housing oversight — reduced overlap or confusion about authority.
  • Legal and housing advocacy organizations involved in manufactured housing matters.

Fiscal and administrative impact

  • Multiple fiscal notes prepared for the original bill and its amended forms (LR 2427(01), LR 2427(02), LR 2427(04), LR 2427(05)) all conclude: No fiscal impact. The Legislature determined the measure does not require additional funds or create significant administrative costs.

Legislative actions and timeline (highlights)

  • Referred to Housing and Economic Development Committee (March 5, 2025). Work session and committee vote resulted in OTP‑AM (recommendation to pass as amended).
  • Committee Amendment "A" (H-491) adopted; House Amendment "A" (H-735) to that amendment was later adopted.
  • Passed both chambers as amended (June 4–17, 2025), including a period of reconsideration and concurrence on June 16.
  • Recalled from Governor on June 16 pursuant to Joint Order; ultimately signed by the Governor on June 27, 2025.

Implementation notes

  • The enrolled bill as amended is the operative text for determining exactly how jurisdictional lines are drawn; stakeholders should review the final statutory language for compliance steps and timelines.
  • No implementation funding or new program infrastructure is indicated by the fiscal notes.

For complete legal effect and operational detail, consult the final enrolled bill text (as amended by H‑491 and H‑735) and any accompanying agency guidance issued after enactment.

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

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