Does Maine have a comprehensive privacy law? No. LD 1822, the proposed Maine Online Data Privacy Act, died between the House and Senate on April 13, 2026, so as of November 4, 2026, Maine has no comprehensive consumer privacy law.
- Status: Did Not Pass
- Law: No comprehensive law. Main bill: LD 1822 (2025-2026), the Maine Online Data Privacy Act, died between houses April 13, 2026
- Signed: Not applicable (no comprehensive law) · Effective: Not applicable (no comprehensive law)
- Applies to: Not applicable (no comprehensive law)
- Cure period: Not applicable (no comprehensive law)
- Enforcement: Not applicable (no comprehensive law)
- Last verified: November 4, 2026 · Official source: Maine Legislature, LD 1822
- Related: The Simple Guide to Maine Privacy Law
Maine’s comprehensive privacy bill in the 132nd Legislature was LD 1822, An Act to Enact the Maine Online Data Privacy Act, sponsored by Representative Kuhn of Falmouth. It was referred to the Committee on Judiciary on April 29, 2025, and the committee reported it out on June 13, 2025, with divided reports. The House and Senate never agreed on final enactment, and the bill died between houses on April 13, 2026.
Maine does have a narrower privacy law for internet service providers. Under 35-A M.R.S. §9301, enacted in 2019 (Public Law 2019, chapter 216), a provider of broadband Internet access service may use, disclose, sell, or permit access to a customer’s personal information when the customer gives express, affirmative consent, subject to the exceptions in the statute. For more on the ISP law and the 2026 bill, read The Simple Guide to Maine Privacy Law.