Maine 132th Legislature Status: Introduced

LD 657 — An Act To Modify The Law Governing Municipal General Assistance By Designating Broadband Internet Access Service And Wireless Access Point Technology As Basic Necessities

Last action — Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

An Act to Modify the Law Governing Municipal General Assistance by Designating Broadband Internet Access Service and Wireless Access Point Technology as Basic Necessities

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Action History

  1. Reported Out — ONTP

  2. Voted — ONTP

  3. Work Session Held

Sponsors

  • LD 657 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • LD 657

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does LD 657 do?
An Act to Modify the Law Governing Municipal General Assistance by Designating Broadband Internet Access Service and Wireless Access Point Technology as Basic Necessities
Who sponsors LD 657?
LD 657 is sponsored by LD 657.
What is the current status of LD 657?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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