HP 1490 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Joint Resolution Recognizing February 2026 As 211 Maine Month

This joint resolution designates February 2026 as "211 Maine Month" to recognize the state's free and confidential helpline service. The bill highlights how 211 Maine provides around-the-clock referrals for health, financial, and human services, including emergency preparedness support during natural disasters. It notes that the organization has handled over 62,000 inquiries in 2025 and distributed more than $236,000 in emergency heating assistance to residents.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
READ and ADOPTED.
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors