Maine · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
LD 657: An Act To Modify The Law Governing Municipal General Assistance By Designating Broadband Internet Access Service And Wireless Access Point Technology As Basic Necessities
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
LD 657 is a bill introduced in the Maine House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Modify The Law Governing Municipal General Assistance By Designating Broadband Internet Access Service And Wireless Access Point Technology As Basic Necessities. Primary sponsor: Abden Simmons (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abden Simmons | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
- Reported Out - ONTP
- Voted - ONTP
- Work Session Held
- Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
- Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.