Rep. Ambureen Rana

Maddy summaryLD 146 increases Maine's Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit limit for the first two years of claiming the credit (starting in tax years beginning January 1, 2025). Currently, taxpayers could claim up to $5 million per year for certified historic property rehabilitation projects, but this bill changes the limit to a combined $10 million total across the first two years. The credit for the second year is reduced by the amount claimed in the first year, ensuring the total does not exceed $10 million. This change directly affects property owners and developers rehabilitating certified historic properties in Maine, while maintaining a $5 million annual limit for all subsequent years.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Maine's State Housing Authority to contract for at least three certified recovery residences led by LGBTQIA+ individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. These residences must serve LGBTQIA+ individuals and others in recovery, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, with locations distributed across three population sizes (60,000+ residents, 20,000-59,999, and under 20,000). Each residence must provide shared living spaces, tailored recovery support, and services addressing LGBTQIA+ needs, staffed by at least two certified peer support workers paid livable wages. The bill also creates the LGBTQIA+ Recovery Residence Fund within the Housing Authority to distribute competitive grants for these services.

Maddy summaryLD 1946 clarifies that certified recovery residences in Maine - defined as facilities certified under state law (Title 5, section 20005, subsection 22) - are eligible to accept housing vouchers from the Bridging Rental Assistance Program (BRAP) if they meet the program’s standards. It also ensures that individuals residing in these certified recovery residences can apply for BRAP vouchers on the same basis as others, with their residence type not acting as a barrier to eligibility. The Department of Health and Human Services must provide guidance to help these residences and housing programs understand the new rules, and may adopt necessary technical rules to implement the changes. This bill removes a previous barrier, allowing people in recovery housing to access rental assistance through BRAP without discrimination.

Maddy summaryThis committee amendment to Maine's LD 1065 extends implementation deadlines for food waste management requirements by 3 years. It changes specific dates in the bill, such as moving 2027 to 2030 and 2029 to 2032, for food waste generators like large restaurants, grocery stores, and institutions. The amendment does not change the core requirements but delays compliance timelines. It directly affects businesses required to reduce food waste under the law. The change was made to provide additional time for implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the doxing of minors (people under 18) by making it illegal to knowingly share their personal identifying information - such as home addresses, phone numbers, or social security details - without consent when that disclosure causes stalking, physical harm, property damage, or fear for safety. It allows a minor's family member, legal guardian, or representative to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages, attorney fees, or injunctive relief if doxing occurs. The law includes enhanced penalties (treble damages) if the doxing was motivated by bias based on a minor's race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristic. Key defenses permit disclosures made to law enforcement or for constitutionally protected speech about public concerns.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Maine's tax and wage incentives for visual media production companies by eliminating the legal provisions that provided these benefits. Specifically, it repeals Section 5 MRSA §13090-L (certification requirements), Section 36 MRSA §5219-Y (visual media production credit), and Section 36 MRSA c. 919-A (visual media production reimbursement program). The bill directly affects visual media production companies in Maine that previously qualified for these state incentives. The key mechanism is the complete removal of these financial programs from state law, ending their availability for new or existing eligible businesses.

Maddy summaryLD 1078 allows certified syringe exchange programs (also called hypodermic apparatus exchange programs) in Maine to open additional locations within the same county where they are already certified. These programs must notify the state, follow disposal rules, and submit monthly reports to the Maine CDC detailing new locations, syringes collected, and other requested data. The bill formalizes existing requirements from two executive orders, making these operational changes permanent in state law. It directly affects certified syringe exchange programs and the Maine CDC, aiming to expand access to these public health services while maintaining oversight.

Maddy summaryLD 1041 requires owners of low-income rental housing (with five or more units subject to rent or income restrictions) to notify tenants, tenant organizations, the Maine State Housing Authority, and local housing authorities before selling, transferring, or taking actions that would end those restrictions. The notice must include the property address and is designed to provide advance warning to affected parties. The bill defines "financial assistance" as government funding tied to making housing affordable and applies to properties receiving federal, state, or local aid requiring affordable rents or income-based eligibility. This law aims to maintain long-term affordability in publicly assisted housing developments by ensuring transparency during ownership changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires MaineCare (Maine's Medicaid program) to reimburse providers for doula services starting January 1, 2026. It directly affects pregnant and postpartum individuals enrolled in MaineCare, as well as doulas providing care. Key provisions include covering up to 4 prenatal visits, 4 postpartum visits, and attendance during childbirth, while establishing a diverse advisory committee to guide program implementation on workforce development, training, and outreach. The committee will advise the Department of Health and Human Services on eligibility, reimbursement rates, and expanding access to doulas statewide.

Maddy summaryHP 1338 is a joint resolution recognizing June 2025 as Pride Month in Maine. It is a symbolic gesture by the legislature to honor the history of the LGBTQ rights movement, including Maine's advancements in equality (such as anti-discrimination protections and marriage rights), without creating new legal requirements or policy changes. The resolution affirms the state's commitment to LGBTQ equality through acknowledgment rather than legislative action. It directly affects no specific individuals or groups through policy implementation but serves as a formal statement of support.