LD2162Maine2025 sessionFailed / Dead
An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions
Plain-language summary
Restricts and regulates children's access to artificial intelligence chatbots with human-like features and AI products marketed as social companions. Intended to protect minors from potential harms associated with these AI systems.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Jan 13, 2026
HCommittee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed.
Jan 13, 2026
HOn motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
Jan 13, 2026
HSent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Jan 13, 2026
SThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
Jan 13, 2026
SIn concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Mar 4, 2026
JWork Session Held: TABLED
Mar 12, 2026
JWork Session Held
Mar 12, 2026
JVoted: Divided Report
Apr 8, 2026
JReported Out: OTP-AM/OTP-AM/OTP-AM
Apr 8, 2026
HReports READ.
Apr 8, 2026
HOn motion of Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, REPORT A Ought to Pass as Amended was ACCEPTED.
Apr 8, 2026
HThe Bill was READ ONCE.
Apr 8, 2026
HCommittee Amendment "A" (H-1002) was READ and ADOPTED.
Apr 8, 2026
HUnder suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
Apr 8, 2026
HThe Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002).
Apr 8, 2026
HSent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Apr 8, 2026
SReports READ
Apr 8, 2026
SSenator BAILEY of York moved to ACCEPT the Report A Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) Report in concurrence.
Apr 8, 2026
SOn motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending Motion by Senator BAILEY of York to ACCEPT The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) in concurrence.
Apr 8, 2026
SUnfinished Business
Apr 9, 2026
STaken from the table by the President
Apr 9, 2026
SACCEPTANCE of The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) Report PREVAILED.
Apr 9, 2026
SRoll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 932 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0
Apr 9, 2026
SREAD ONCE.
Apr 9, 2026
SCommittee Amendment "A" (H-1002) READ and ADOPTED.
Apr 9, 2026
SUnder suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1002) in concurrence.
Apr 9, 2026
HThis being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.
Apr 9, 2026
HPASSED TO BE ENACTED.
Apr 9, 2026
HROLL CALL NO. 803 (Yeas 104 - Nays 43 - Absent 3 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)
Apr 9, 2026
HSent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Apr 13, 2026
SOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.
Apr 29, 2026
SDied in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Failed / DeadApr 29, 2026
Sponsors
LG
Rep. Lori Gramlich (D)Prime sponsor
DB
Sen. Donna Bailey (D)
MB
Rep. Michael Brennan (D)
RF
Rep. Ryan Fecteau (D)
RF
Rep. Robert Foley (R)
KM
Rep. Kristi Mathieson (D)
Sources
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