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LD 1224

An Act To Comprehensively Protect Consumer Privacy

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Joe Baldacci and 8 co-sponsors

Maine's comprehensive consumer privacy bill died in committee after receiving an unfavorable recommendation, leaving the state without broad data protection safeguards.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1224

Legislative bill overview

LD 1224 was a comprehensive consumer privacy protection bill introduced in Maine's legislature that aimed to establish broad safeguards for personal data collection, use, and sharing by businesses. The bill did not advance past committee, receiving an "Ought Not to Pass" (ONTP) recommendation on May 23, 2025, and was ultimately placed in legislative files as dead on June 17, 2025.

Why is this important

Consumer privacy legislation has become increasingly significant as data breaches and unauthorized data sales have grown more common. Maine's consideration of comprehensive privacy protections reflects a national trend toward stronger privacy regulations, with several states (California, Colorado, Virginia) already implementing similar laws that give consumers rights to access, delete, and control their personal information.

Potential points of contention

  • Business compliance burden: Comprehensive privacy laws require companies to implement new data handling procedures, security measures, and disclosure requirements, which opponents argue increases operational costs, particularly for small businesses
  • Vague enforcement mechanisms: The bill's specific enforcement provisions, penalties, and regulatory oversight may have been unclear or considered insufficient by committee members
  • Conflict with existing frameworks: Maine may already have sector-specific privacy laws (health, financial data) that could create redundancies or conflicting requirements with a comprehensive approach

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

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