LD 2205 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Update The Laws Governing The Geographic Boundaries Between Certain Judicial Divisions In Aroostook County

This bill updates Maine state law to permanently define the geographic boundaries between the Western and Eastern Aroostook judicial divisions in Aroostook County. It codifies the specific municipalities and unorganized territories assigned to each division, which were previously established by the Chief Judge following the closure of the Madawaska District Court on November 1, 2025. The legislation ensures that residents in these areas continue to be served by either the Fort Kent or Caribou District Courts based on their location.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Signed Mar 9, 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
16
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Mar 9, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Anne Carney
Anne Carney
DDemocratic
ME
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