Regulation & Rule Tracker
Proposed and final rules from the states’ own registers and the Federal Register — with their public comment deadlines, hearings and effective dates. Track any rule to never miss a comment window.
Most rulemaking never reaches Washington. We read each state’s own register every day, not just the Federal Register.
Looking for legislation instead? Search every bill — free, no account, across 50 states, D.C. and Congress.
See upcoming rulemakings → — planned rules from the Unified Agenda, before they hit the Federal Register.
Search every rule with a free account.
Keyword search across every federal agency rule and every state register, free and unlimited. Browse what is closing soonest below without one — and refine by agency, docket or jurisdiction either way.
Regulatory tracking
Regulations and Rule Tracker — made easy!
Monitor, with confidence, all relevant regulations on the federal and state levels. Quickly search by keyword, agency name, docket number or document ID. Follow an Agency or set up custom alert notifications for new regulations and their comment periods.
Explore rulemaking
Federal & 50 statesComments due soon
Posted recently
Regulations in the states, not just Washington
Rulemaking moves on a clock, and most of it never reaches Washington. We read the Federal Register AND the states’ own registers every day — proposed rules, the agencies behind them, and the comment deadline on each one — so the window closes with your comment in it rather than after it.
Department of Public Safety, Gambling Control Unit
MaineDepartment of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification
Maine-
10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 112, Rules for the Licensing of Hospitals
2026-P225
This rulemaking is proposed in response to a private citizen petition submitted on August 5, 2026, to the Division of Licensing and Certification to adopt or...
Closed
-
10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 114, Sentinel Events Reporting Rule
2026-P201
This rulemaking repeals and replaces the current rule in force, 10-144 CMR Ch. 114, Sentinel Events Reporting Rule. The revisions will serve to bring the cur...
Closed
-
10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 150, Charity Care and Financial Assistance Programs Rule
2026-P180
The current rule in force has not been updated since 2007. This rulemaking updates the current rule in force to comply with the significant changes caused by...
Closed
Department of Environmental Protection
Maine-
06-096 C.M.R. Ch. 579, Classification Attainment Evaluation Using Biological Criteria for Fresh Surface Waters.
2026-P185
The proposed rulemaking would amend existing rule Chapter 579: Classification Attainment Evaluation Using Biological Criteria for Rivers and Streams. The exi...
Closed
-
06-096 C.M.R. Ch. 138, Reasonably Available Control Technology for Facilities that Emit Nitrogen Oxides (NOx RACT)
2026-P200
This rulemaking clarifies that compliance with section (6) of Chapter 138, Alternative Emission Limits for Startup and Shutdown, can be demonstrated through ...
Closed
-
06-096 C.M.R. Ch. 418, Solid Waste Management Rules: Beneficial Use of Solid Wastes
2026-P184
In this rulemaking, the Department intends to update Appendix A of Chapter 418 (“Appendix A”) to reflect the current allowed levels of chemicals in waste to ...
Closed
Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services
MaineDepartment of Labor, Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program Fund Board
MaineMaine Commission on Public Defense Services
MaineDepartment of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services, Division of Policy
Maine-
10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM) [Ch. III, Sec. 20, Allowances for Home and Community-Based Services for Adults with Other Related Conditions]
2026-P199
Section 20 in the MBM authorizes home and community-based services (HCBS) under a CMS-approved Section 1915(c) waiver. The Department proposes to amend the C...
Closed
-
10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM)[Ch. II, Sec. 20, Home and Community Based Services for Adults with Other Related Conditions]
2026-P198
This Section 20 rule regulates home and community-based services (HCBS) that are authorized by a federal Medicaid Section 1915(c) HCBS waiver that meets fede...
Closed
Department of Education
MaineDepartment of Administrative and Financial Services, Maine Revenue Services
MaineMaine Public Employees Retirement System
Maine-
94-411 C.M.R. Ch. 204, Waiver of Payment Requirement Where Caused by Error or Omission
2026-P191
This Chapter establishes standards for determining whether to grant a waiver under 5 M.R.S. §§17054(3), 17103(6) to a member or retiree who, without the waiv...
Closed
-
94-411 C.M.R. Ch. 802, Participating Local Districts: Membership for Part-time, Seasonal or Temporary Employees
2026-P192
This Chapter establishes the extent to which a participating local district may include or exclude its part-time, seasonal or temporary employees from member...
Closed
-
94-411 C.M.R. Ch. 803, Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan
2026-P193
This chapter establishes a consolidated retirement plan, as required by 5 M.R.S. §18801 et seq. for local districts that are participating local districts un...
Closed
Department of Health and Human Services, MaineCare Services, Division of Policy
MaineDepartment of Public Safety, Maine Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
MaineDepartment of Marine Resources
Maine-
13-188 C.M.R. Ch. 34, Groundfish Regulations [Whiting/Silver Hake (Merluccius bilinearis) Commercial Effort Restrictions]
2026-P188
This proposed rulemaking seeks to modify the coastal waters gear restrictions to align with federal regulations (50 CFR §648.80(a)(16)). This proposed rulema...
Closed
-
13-188 C.M.R. Ch. 24, Importation of Live Marine Organisms [Salmonid Fish Health Inspection Regulations]
2026-P187
This proposed rulemaking removes reference to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) voluntary Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) control program and...
Closed
-
13-188 C.M.R. Ch. 94, Sanitary Control of Molluscan Shellfish [Shellfish Sanitation Certificates]
2026-P189
The proposed rulemaking clarifies what activities may be authorized under shellfish sanitation certificates and aligns the rule with the National Shellfish S...
Closed