LD 1754 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Provide For The Direct Shipment Of Spirits To Consumers

This bill permits distilleries and out-of-state alcohol manufacturers to ship spirits directly to consumers in Maine, subject to state licensing and regulations. Businesses must obtain a license, only ship spirits they produced or own for personal use (not resale), and ensure all packages are labeled with a clear adult signature requirement upon delivery. The law establishes a regulatory framework for direct alcohol shipments to Maine residents aged 21 or older, requiring state oversight through the bureau for compliance and safety.
Bill status failed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Failed
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2025 Last action Jun 11, 2025
Floor votes · House Jun 11, 2025

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
51
Key actions
7
Committee
8
Jun 11, 2025
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (58-67-11)
house
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in NON-CONCURRENCE.
upper
Jun 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-385) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
Jun 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED
upper
Jun 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-385) was READ and ADOPTED.
lower
Jun 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subsequently, on motion of Representative SUPICA of Bangor, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
lower
May 30, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
legislature
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS in concurrence
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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