LD 1794 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Provide Protection From Unfair Parking Tickets On Lots Accessible To The Public

LD 1794 requires property managers who collect parking fees on public lots to give immediate notice of a violation when a vehicle is parked improperly. It prohibits reporting unpaid parking fees to credit agencies and bans charging fees for violations without prior notice. The Attorney General enforces the law, and individuals harmed by violations can sue after seeking mediation through the Attorney General’s office. Violators face penalties including triple damages and up to $5,000 per violation. This directly affects parking lot operators and vehicle owners using public lots.
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 24, 2025 Signed Jun 18, 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
20
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Jun 18, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-335) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
Apr 24, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Photo of Tim Nangle
Tim Nangle
DDemocratic
ME
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