LD 2136 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Support Victims Of Trafficking In Maine In Response To Federal Funding Cuts

This bill directs the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to allocate state funds to support Preble Street's anti-trafficking program. The legislation overrides a specific state statute to ensure this funding is provided despite existing legal restrictions. By mandating these financial resources, the bill aims to maintain services for victims of human trafficking in Maine. The change applies directly to state agencies and the designated nonprofit organization receiving the support.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Signed Apr 15, 2026

Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2026 · House Mar 17, 2026

How they voted

27–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 28

Mar 12, 2026

D Democratic18

17 Yea 1

94% Yea

I Independent1

1 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican9

9 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Apr 15, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by Governor

executive

Apr 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

lower

Mar 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

On further motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot House Amendment "A" (H-865) was READ and ADOPTED.

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment "A" (S-534) was READ and ADOPTED.

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

On motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.

lower

Mar 17, 2026

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (71-56-7)

house

Mar 12, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (27-0-1)

senate

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee Amendment "A" (S-534) READ and ADOPTED.

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Subsequently, The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED.

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senator INGWERSEN of York moved to ACCEPT the Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report.

upper

Mar 6, 2026

Legislature · Passed

Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP

legislature

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Upper · Passed

On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

upper

Jan 7, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors