Resolve, To Establish A Working Group To Address Regulatory Barriers To Housing Construction

LD 1375 is a procedural resolution directing Maine's Department of Economic and Community Development to form a working group focused on identifying and addressing regulatory barriers to housing construction. The working group, administered by the Housing Opportunity Program, must include building and engineering experts and examine current regulations hindering housing development. It is required to submit a report with findings and recommendations - including potential legislation - to the Housing and Economic Development committee by December 31, 2025. The resolution itself does not change laws but creates a process for studying housing barriers and informing future legislative action.