legislative efforts.
Pro-life advocacy.
Maine Right to Life actively engages in legislative advocacy to promote pro-life values. Our organization works closely with state legislators to draft, support, and advance bills that protect the sanctity of life at all stages. Through lobbying efforts, public awareness campaigns, and grassroots mobilization, we encourage citizens to voice their support for pro-life legislation.
We also monitor legislative developments to oppose measures that could expand access to abortion or legalize practices like assisted suicide. By providing expert testimony and educating policymakers, the organization seeks to influence state laws to align with its mission of preserving and defending human life.
current bills.
The 132nd Maine legislature is now in its first session of two years (two sessions). We are watching Legislation that might affect LIFE issues in Maine. This page will be updated as more bills are added and as we better understand the intent of the listed bills and the schedules become clearer for the work of each bill.
(Our intent is to update this page weekly on Fridays)
Update 8/22/25:
🏛 Maine Legislature Adjourned Until January 2026.
The 132nd Maine Legislature has officially adjourned, concluding the first session of its two-year cycle. Lawmakers could be called back for a special session in the event of an emergency, though none is currently expected.
Session Highlights:
193 bills have been formally carried over to 2026.
Numerous unfunded bills—though passed—remain unresolved and are still “on the table.”
Nearly 400 bills await action when lawmakers return.
New bills may still be introduced in 2026, but only under strict limits: those tied to the state budget, emergencies, or introduced by the Governor or approved by the Legislative Council.
In total, 1,988 bills were printed and debated in 2025.
📅 What’s Next: The second (and final) session of the 132nd Legislature begins Wednesday, January 7, 2026—just 22 weeks away.
👉 Full list and status of legislation: maine.gov
Maine Legislative Update
A recent national report shows voter registration is trending in more conservative directions. Maine is seeing similar shifts: (We like to substitute Pro-Life for Republican in this article)
🔗 Bangor Daily News – Republicans Gain Ground in Maine
đź’ˇ Did you know? Maine legislators send weekly updates to their constituents. These often contain useful, non-political information. Contact your House or Senate member to sign up.
đź”® Looking Ahead: Maine Elections 2026
Though it may feel far away, November 3, 2026 will be a pivotal election day:
Maine will elect a Governor for the next four years.
Voters will choose the 133rd Maine Legislature.
The decisions made then will shape Maine for years to come—now is the time to prepare and engage.
Staying Busy
MRTL and our allies will stay busy as the Summer (sadly) turns to fall. Check out these events, we hope you will come to some or all.
🇺🇸 Federal Legislative Update
🔗 New National Bill Would Stop Trafficking Girls for Secret Abortions – LifeNews
Reported Highlights:
WHO reports Generation Z (World wide) has lost 28% of their population to abortion.
In the UK, belief in God among youth (ages 18–24) has tripled.
The BBB legislation is projected to save Maine families $3,205 and create 3,414 jobs.
đź”” Stay Informed & Engaged
Though the Maine Legislature is on break, the fight to defend life continues—both in Augusta and in Washington.
👉 Visit our Legislative Action Center to see how your elected officials voted on key life issues:
https://mainerighttolife.org/legislative-efforts/
Thank you for standing with us to protect the dignity and value of every human life.
Together, we remain committed, vigilant, and ready to act.
concept draft bills.
This means the intent of the bill is not being presented at this point. We do not yet know if we will support or oppose the content/intent of the bill.
Â
bills we support.
Â
Â
bills we oppose.
Â
support pro-life legislation & legislators.
Maine Right to Life’s statewide structure is uniquely and ideally suited for coordinating support for
pro-life legislation as well as blocking legislation harmful to the protection of life.
Maine Legislator Voting Records
2026 Maine Elections
Primary Election June 2026
General Election November 3, 2026
Â
Candidates are starting to enter the Maine US Senate (Susan Collins seat) and Maine Governor’s (Open) races.
As of July 23, 2025, these folks have announced:
Maine US Senate 2026 announced candidates
- Sen. Susan Collins (R)
- Daniel Smeriglio (R)
- Carmen Calabrese (R)
- Natasha Alcala (D)
- David Costello (D)
- Tucker Favreau (D)
- Andrea LaFlamme (D)
- Jordan Wood (D)
- Graham Platner (D)
- Phillip Rench (I)
Maine Governor 2026 announced candidates
- Robert J. Wessels (R)
- Kenneth Capron (R)
- Robert (Bobby) Charles (R)
- David Jones (R)
- James Libby (R)
- Owen McCarthy (R)
- Ben Midgley (R)
- Shenna Bellows (D)
- Kenneth Forest Pinet (D)
- Troy Jackson (D)
- Angus King, III (D)
- Hannah Pingree (D)
- Jason Cherry (D)
- Rick Bennett (I)
- Alexander Murchison (I)
- John Glowa Sr (I)
get involved by attending and/or Providing testimony at a public hearing.
Visit Maine.gov for explanations and instructions for testifying.
Visit the Legislative Committee’s on-line calendar.
- Be prepared for the day. Depending on the number of people testifying, it could go for many hours.
- Testimony is usually 1-3 minutes long per person.
- Personal short stories or experiences related to the bill are especially impactful.
- Bring 20 paper copies of your testimony with you to give the committee
- See example below on how to address the committee in verbal and written testimonies.
- Submit testimony online directly on www.mainelegislature.org/testimony/
- Personal short stories or experiences related to the bill are especially impactful
- Know the LD# and committee
- See the example below on how to address the committee in verbal and written testimonies.
(Note: start with addressing the Senator and Representative leads of the committee and the committee itself, state who you are and where you are from, state if you support/oppose, and the LD# and title of the bill and sponsor.)
Judiciary Committee example:
Senator Carney and Representative Kuhn and distinguished members of the Maine Judiciary Committee. My name is __________ from __(town)___. I am here to testify in _____support of/opposition of_____
______LD# and bill title and sponsor_____.
Health and Human Services Committee example:
Senator Ingwersen and Representative Meyer and distinguished members of the Maine Health and Human Services Committee. My name is __________ from __(town)___. I am here to testify in _____support of/opposition of_______LD# and bill title and sponsor_____.
Maine State and Local Government Committee example:
Senator Baldacci and Representative Salisbury and distinguished members of the Maine State and Local Government Committee. My name is _________, from ___(town)___. I am here to testify in ____support/opposition of____ ____LD# and bill title and sponsor____.
Â