legislative efforts.

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 6/30/25:
Maine Legislature Adjourns 2025 Session
The first year of Maine’s two-year legislative cycle has officially concluded. In total, 1,988 bills were printed during the session. To review any of the bills and their final outcomes, visit www.maine.gov.

Veto Day Recap
Governor Mills vetoed eight bills this session. None of the vetoed bills were among those tracked by Maine Right to Life, and the Legislature did not override any of the Governor’s vetoes.

Planned Parenthood Bailout – LD 143
LD 143 sought to allocate nearly $13 million in taxpayer funds over the next two years to support the financially struggling Planned Parenthood. Although the bill passed, due to Maine’s own budget challenges, the final appropriation was reduced to $3 million.

We ask: What critical services or needs across Maine were left unfunded so this politically motivated bailout could be supported by a single party? The people of Maine deserve to know.

Federal Update – BBB Bill Progresses
On the national stage, the so-called BBB – Big, Beautiful Bill has cleared a major hurdle in the U.S. Senate and appears likely to become law by July 4. Notably, this legislation completely eliminates federal funding for Planned Parenthood — a significant development with broad implications for the pro-life movement.

Stay Informed
Although Maine’s Legislature won’t reconvene until January (barring a special session), important developments continue at both the state and federal levels. We’ll keep you informed with regular updates as news unfolds.