LD 2129 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Prohibit Liens On Principal Residences And Wage Garnishments For Medical Debt

This bill amends existing laws to prevent creditors from placing liens on a person's primary home for unpaid medical bills. It also stops courts from collecting interest that accumulates on medical debt after the law takes effect. These protections apply to individuals whose homes are being targeted for medical debt collection and limit how much interest can be added to such debts. The legislation aims to shield homeowners from losing their residences due to medical expenses and reduce the financial burden of interest on unpaid medical bills.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Signed Apr 6, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Apr 6, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-551) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
lower
Jan 7, 2026
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 · 9 co-sponsors

Sponsors