LD 1712 Maine House · 131st Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act Regarding Driver'S Licenses For Individuals In Foster Care

This bill requires the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to cover specific costs for obtaining a driver's license for youth in foster care and those in extended or transition programs. The law mandates that the state pay for waived licensing fees, required motor vehicle insurance, and any other associated expenses for these individuals. Additionally, the bill expands the list of people who can verify a minor's driving practice hours, including foster parents and designated social workers, to help these young people meet licensing requirements.
Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
House Passage
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
Governor
Introduced Apr 18, 2023 Last action Nov 20, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Jun 21, 2023
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Jun 20, 2023
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
Jun 20, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-619) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
upper
Apr 20, 2023
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence
upper
Apr 18, 2023
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
lower
Apr 18, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

Sponsors