Maine Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
MAINE Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
(Adjourned on June 18, 2025)
6 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2025-26 legislative session, 4 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HP 208 | Animal Welfare Advisory Council: (LD 308) Amends Title 7 (Agriculture & Animals), Part 9 (Animal Welfare), Chapter 717 (Animal Welfare Act), Section 3906-C (Animal Welfare Advisory Council) of Maine Revised Statutes to authorize the council to meet more frequently than the required meeting every other month. | ENACTED (EFFECTIVE ON 6/21/25) |
| HP 327 | Animal Rescue Standards: (LD 498) Resolution requiring the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to adopt rules that set standards for animal rescue entities. | FAILED TO PASS COMMITTEE |
| SP 342 | Pet Fees – Rental Housing: (LD 824) Amends Title 14 (Court Procedure – Civil), Chapter 710-A (Security Deposits on Residential Rental Units) of Maine Revised Statutes Annotated by adding a new Section 6030-K (Pets) to regulate pet fees in rental housing. | FAILED TO PASS COMMITTEE |
| SP 689 | Kennel Licensing Oversight – Departmental Authority: (LD 1771) Amends Title 7 (Agriculture & Animals), Part 9 (Animal Welfare), Chapter 717 (Animal Welfare Act) of Maine Revised Statutes Annotated to strengthen oversight of kennels by changing the licensing authority from municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. | BECAME LAW W/O GOVERNOR’S SIGNATURE (EFFECTIVE 6/21/25) |
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