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Introduced
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires each county and municipality in this State to make available a warming shelter, at an appropriate venue accessible to the public, to be open outside the normal operating hours of the venue, whenever the temperature is expected to be below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
AI Summary
This bill requires every county and municipality in the state of Maine to establish a warming shelter during cold weather conditions. Specifically, when temperatures are forecasted to drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, local governments must provide a public venue that can serve as a warming shelter, and this shelter must be open during hours outside the venue's normal operating schedule. The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that individuals have access to a safe, warm space during potentially dangerous cold weather conditions, which can help prevent hypothermia and provide shelter for vulnerable populations such as people experiencing homelessness. The bill will be added as a new chapter (Chapter 279) to Title 22 of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated (MRSA), creating a legal mandate for local governments to support community safety during extreme cold weather events.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 04/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1244&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN124401.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0819&item=1&snum=132 |
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