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Introduced
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill reduces the age that an automobile or truck must be to be considered an antique auto in the motor vehicle laws from 35 years old to 25 years old. This age requirement was increased from 25 years old to 35 years old in Public Law 2023, chapter 634. The bill requires a person registering an antique auto to show proof of registration and insurance for the motor vehicle used as that person's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods and maintain the registration and insurance for that motor vehicle or a replacement motor vehicle during the term of registration of the antique auto. A person may not operate an antique auto when a motor vehicle used as that person's primary mode of transportation of passengers or goods is not registered and insured. A person who violates this provision commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $2,500 may be adjudged and for which the Secretary of State may immediately revoke the registration for the antique auto.
AI Summary
This bill reduces the age requirement for an automobile to be considered an antique auto from 35 years to 25 years old, reversing a previous change made in 2023. The bill introduces new requirements for owners of antique automobiles, mandating that they must provide proof of registration and insurance for their primary vehicle and maintain that registration and insurance throughout the term of their antique auto registration. If an owner fails to keep their primary vehicle registered and insured, they are prohibited from operating their antique auto. Violating these new provisions is classified as a civil violation that can result in a fine up to $2,500 and immediate revocation of the antique auto's registration by the Secretary of State. The bill also makes a similar age modification for antique motorcycles, allowing vehicles over 25 years old to be registered as antique vehicles, with a special provision for vehicles registered as antiques before January 2025.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Randall Greenwood (R)*,
Dean Cray (R),
Jim Dill (D),
Gary Drinkwater (R),
Brad Farrin (R),
Timmy Guerrette (R),
Michael Lance (R),
Rick Mason (R),
Shelley Rudnicki (R),
Katrina Smith (R),
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1709&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN170901.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1144&item=1&snum=132 |
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