LD 458 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Improve Court Procedure And Update Family Law

LD 458 proposes to amend Maine's civil and criminal court procedures and update family law statutes. It would affect courts, legal practitioners, and individuals involved in family law matters like divorce, custody, and child support. The bill aims to improve court processes and modernize family law regulations, though specific provisions are not detailed in this concept draft. As a concept draft under Joint Rule 208, it serves as a framework for further legislative review without outlining exact changes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Signed May 29, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
5
Committee
2
May 29, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
May 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-104) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
May 19, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
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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