legislative efforts.

MRTL updates this page as needed during the Maine Legislative session and in the “off” season, we strive to update each Friday.  Thank you for checking back often!

Update 11/07/25:

🗳️ Election Day in Maine, a recap

Citizen Initiative #1 (Voter ID)
Yes 176,422 36.3%
No 308,921 63.7%
#1 Fails

Citizen Initiative #2 (Red Flag Law)
Yes 302,285 62.9%
No 179,491 37.1%
#2 Passes

🏛 Maine Legislature Adjourns Until January 2026

The 132nd Maine Legislature has officially adjourned, closing the first year of its two-year cycle. Lawmakers could be called back for a special session if an emergency arises, though none is currently expected.

Maine Legislature 132 Second session begins in (on 11/7): 60 Days.

Want to keep up on the happenings in Maine’s Legislative session? Check the MRTL Legislative page regularly! Also, visit the Maine State Website Legislative Calendar: https://legislature.maine.gov/Calendar/#Weekly/2025-11-02

To receive weekly updates on legislative happenings in Augusta, contact your Maine House Representative.
🔍 Find your Representative: https://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/MemberProfiles/ListAlpha

Projected Maine Legislative Calendar 2025-2026

• January 7, 2026 – First day of the 132nd Legislature (Second Session)

• March 4, 2026 – Hands at the Capitol (1–4 p.m.) Maine State House Hall of Flags

• April 15, 2026 – Projected adjournment of the 132nd Legislature (Always subject to change).

🗳 Maine Legislative Update

*Rep. Kristen Cloutier, House 94  (Parts of Lewiston) is resigning to take a staff position in the Maine State Senate. Given this is the second of two years in the session, the seat will not be filled until the November 2026 Regular Election unless the local government requests a special election.

📬 Stay Informed

To receive weekly updates on legislative happenings in Augusta, contact your Maine House Representative.
🔍 Find your Representative: https://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/MemberProfiles/ListAlpha

🇺🇸 Federal/International  Legislative Update

A recent email from our National Right To Life partner, Madison:

Good afternoon and happy November,

The Federal Government is still shut down and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Amidst the shutdown there have been a few pro-life moves. 

*Senator Banks introduced the Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act. The bill seeks to establish federal criminal penalties for individuals who deliberately give a woman an abortion-inducing drug without first obtaining her consent. The House version of this bill will also be released very soon. NRLC has endorsed this bill. 

*The FDA approved a new abortion pill. Here is the NRLC response to the approval. Several members of congress signed onto a letter addressed to the FDA where they expressed their disappointment that the drug was approved. It is important to note that the law required the approval of this drug and NRLC still awaits the FDA review of the abortion pill. 

We are hopeful in the progress being made towards opening the government again without allowing the Affordable Care Act subsidies to continue without Hyde protections.

As always, please reach out if you have any questions. Have a lovely November and Happy Thanksgiving. — 

Madison LaClare, National Right to Life, Director of Federal Government Affairs

🔔 Stay Informed & Engaged

Though the Maine Legislature has adjourned, our work to defend life continues — in Augusta, in Washington, and in communities across Maine.

Maine Right To Life is not a religious or political organization, and we do not endorse candidates. However, we do believe in informed voting — and we’ll help you do just that. 👉 See how your Maine legislators (House and Senate) voted on key pro-life issues:
mainerighttolife.org/legislative-efforts

🙏 Thank you for standing with us. Together, we remain committed, vigilant, and ready to act for the dignity and value of every human life.

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Whether you volunteer, receive our updates, or support us as a one-time or monthly donor, you’re part of a movement that will succeed.
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