LD1985

An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Maine Abandoned and Discontinued Roads Commission

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Maine LD1985 implements recommendations from the Maine Abandoned and Discontinued Roads Commission.

Maine LD1985 implements recommendations from the Maine Abandoned and Discontinued Roads Commission, including setting a minimum level of year-round repairs and maintenance for public easements. Towns and villages can vote to provide this maintenance up to the driveway of the last year-round primary residence along the easement. The bill also requires signage for minimum maintenance roads and limits liability for repairs and maintenance of public easements.

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History

Jul 8, 2025

Senate

HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.