LD 1300 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Strengthen Maine'S Implied Warranty Laws

LD 1300 requires Maine's Attorney General to notify online sellers remitting $10,000+ in state sales tax about existing implied warranty laws (covering product quality and fitness for purpose). It also mandates creating an online complaint form for Maine buyers to report sellers violating these warranty rules. The bill directly affects online retailers meeting the sales tax threshold and Maine consumers purchasing goods online. Key mechanisms are mandatory seller notifications and a standardized digital complaint system, aiming to improve enforcement of current warranty protections without changing the warranty standards themselves.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Apr 23, 2025
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Apr 22, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - ONTP
legislature
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT suggested and ordered printed
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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