LD 1623 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Amend Certain Fish And Wildlife Laws Related To Landowner Representation Regarding Abandoned Property

This bill amends Maine law to clarify landowner authority regarding abandoned ladders and observation stands on private property. It specifies that landowners or their representatives may take ownership of such abandoned equipment after consulting the Bureau of Warden Service, and may remove, destroy, sell, or keep it. The law directly affects landowners, their representatives, and individuals using ladders or observation stands on private land without permission. Key provisions require clear labeling of authorized equipment and define "abandoned" as property left without the landowner's consent. The bill focuses on clarifying existing property rights rather than creating new restrictions.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Apr 11, 2025 Signed Jun 11, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
5
Committee
3
Jun 11, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Jun 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
Jun 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-440) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
upper
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors