LD1177

Resolve, to Study the Public Health and Environmental Risks from Synthetic Turf

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Maine LD1177 proposes a 3-year moratorium on synthetic turf installations and a study on its health and environmental risks.

Maine LD1177 resolves to study the public health and environmental risks from synthetic turf. It imposes a three-year moratorium on the installation or reinstallation of synthetic turf in parks, outdoor playing fields, and athletic facilities. The Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with examining whether synthetic turf poses risks to public health, the environment, and climate goals compared to natural turf.

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 16, 2025

12:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

May 27, 2025

House

FINALLY PASSED.