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LD 766

An Act To Protect The Children Of Maine

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Michele Meyer

Maine bill LD 766 sought to protect children but was tabled in committee and carried over without advancement or public explanation of its specific provisions.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 766

Legislative bill overview

LD 766 is a Maine bill introduced by Representative Michele Meyer titled "An Act To Protect The Children Of Maine." The bill was tabled during committee work session on May 15, 2025, and subsequently carried over to the next legislative session without being brought to a vote or passage.

Why is this important

Without access to the bill's specific text or detailed summary, the impact cannot be fully assessed. However, bills with this general title typically address child welfare, safety, education, or protection issues—areas that directly affect Maine families and public resources. The fact that it was tabled suggests either substantive disagreements among legislators or requests for additional study and refinement.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill's specific provisions remain unclear from public records, making it difficult to understand what protections were proposed or why they prompted tabling
  • Legislative stalling: The carry-over status indicates the bill did not advance through the normal legislative process, raising questions about support or prioritization
  • Scope ambiguity: "Protecting children" is broad and could encompass different policy areas (education, health, criminal justice, social services), each with different stakeholder concerns

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

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