LD731

An Act to Prohibit Municipalities from Barring the Creation of Homeless Shelters

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Maine LD731 prohibits municipalities from barring the creation of homeless shelters.

Maine LD731 amends state law to explicitly prohibit municipalities from enacting or enforcing ordinances that prohibit the creation or operation of homeless shelters. This legislation ensures that municipalities cannot legally prevent the establishment of shelters intended to house individuals experiencing homelessness.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

May 27, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

May 27, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.