LD1091

An Act to Reinforce Free Speech at Town Meetings by Requiring Opportunity for Public Comment

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Maine LD1091 mandates that individuals recognized by the moderator at town meetings must be allowed to speak for a specified duration.

Maine LD1091 amends the state's municipal meeting laws to ensure that any person recognized by the moderator at a town meeting must be allowed to speak for a specified duration. This law also stipulates that non-voters can only speak with the consent of two-thirds of the voters present. The bill aims to reinforce free speech at town meetings by providing a structured opportunity for public comment.

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Calendar

Apr 16, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 9, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 9, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 9, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.