On Thursday, Feb. 26, the Legislature’s Transportation Committee voted unanimously to advance LD 2179, “An Act to Amend Certain Motor Vehicle Laws,” legislation sponsored by Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, that would strengthen consumer protections for Mainers purchasing vehicles online.

“Buying a vehicle is one of the largest purchases many families make,” said Sen. Nangle. “As more sales move online, Maine needs clear rules to make sure these companies are licensed, accountable and transparent with consumers. This bill helps ensure that when Mainers buy a car online, they still have the same protections they would expect at a local dealership.”

LD 2136, “An Act to Support Victims of Trafficking in Maine in Response to Federal Funding Cuts,” introduced by Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, would support Preble Street’s Anti-Trafficking Services program, which helps victims of human trafficking access housing, food, medical and mental health care in every Maine county. The program has been supported by a federal grant since 2013, but the Trump Administration inexplicably delayed funding in 2025, leaving a gap that will not be retroactively funded.

“For someone escaping trafficking, the moment they ask for help can be the most important moment of their life,” saidSen. Nangle. “Preble Street has been doing excellent work helping survivors in every corner of the state. Advancing this bill brings us one step closer to ensuring that when survivors reach out, Maine will have the services in place to quickly support them."

.LD 1145, “An Act to Protect Residents Living in Mobile Home Parks,” introduced by Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, creates a right of first refusal for resident cooperatives to match a third-party offer to purchase the park they live in, providing them with the ability to control their future housing costs while ensuring that sellers receive the full market value of their property.The Environment and Natural Resources Committee advanced a bill from Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, to help municipalities enforce shoreland zoning laws. LD 1904, “An Act to Establish the Municipal Shoreline Protection Legal Fund,” would create a revolving legal fund to support towns facing significant legal costs when pursuing shoreland zoning violations.

“Sebago Lake provides clean drinking water to thousands of Mainers, and protecting it is not optional,” said Sen. Nangle. “But this bill is about more than one lake — ensuring access to clean water across Maine is, and always will be, a top priority for me, and this legislation ensures communities statewide can hold violators accountable without making local taxpayers foot the bill.”

As amended by the committee, LD 1904 would establish the Municipal Shoreline Protection Legal Fund within the Department of Environmental Protection to help towns cover legal costs when enforcing shoreland zoning laws. The department would administer the fund as a revolving loan program, set clear standards through rulemaking and establish flexible repayment terms.

“Mobile home communities are not commodities. They are neighborhoods where families, veterans and seniors have built their lives,” said Sen. Nangle. “Maine can’t solve our housing crisis if we don’t also protect the affordable homes we already have. This law ensures that when these communities go up for sale, residents have the chance to step up and protect their homes, their dignity and their way of life.”

.LD 1145, “An Act to Protect Residents Living in Mobile Home Parks,” introduced by Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, creates a right of first refusal for resident cooperatives to match a third-party offer to purchase the park they live in, providing them with the ability to control their future housing costs while ensuring that sellers receive the full market value of their property.

“Mobile home communities are not commodities. They are neighborhoods where families, veterans and seniors have built their lives,” said Sen. Nangle. “Maine can’t solve our housing crisis if we don’t also protect the affordable homes we already have. This law ensures that when these communities go up for sale, residents have the chance to step up and protect their homes, their dignity and their way of life.”

“I am heartbroken to learn of Bill Diamond’s passing.

“Bill was a lifelong public servant whose impact on Maine spanned generations. He was a teacher, a legislator and Secretary of State — but above all, he was a relentless advocate for Maine’s children. Through his nonprofit Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, he continued that work with determination and heart, shining a light on the urgent need to protect kids in state care.

“Here in Windham and across the Lakes Region, Bill will always be remembered as a neighbor who led with kindness, courage and conviction. His legacy lives on in the policies he shaped and the people he fought to protect.

“My thoughts are with his wife Jane, his family and everyone mourning his loss. Maine is better because Bill Diamond never stopped fighting for what was right,” said Sen. Nangle.

“Too many companies count on confusion and delay to keep people locked into services they don’t want and extract more money from them,” said Sen. Nangle. “The federal ‘Click to Cancel’ rule marked a meaningful step forward that aimed to protect consumers and save their hard-earned dollars. This week’s action in the federal courts that blocked implementation of the rule on a procedural technicality is exactly why I introduced legislation to enshrine similar “Click to Cancel” provisions in Maine law.”

“I’m proud that we passed my bill this session, and when the law takes effect, Maine people who sign up for a service online will be able to cancel online — no tricks, no runaround,” Sen. Nangle continued. “Mainers deserve a system that’s honest, simple and puts them back in control of their own money. Regardless of what happens at the federal level, we secured a win for transparency and fairness in the Maine Legislature.”

LD 1642, "An Act to Protect Maine Consumers " the law introduced by Sen. Nangle in the 132nd Legislature, was signed by Gov. Mills on June 20 and will apply to automatic subscriptions and health club memberships. The law strengthens consumer protection in Maine by requiring:

• Clear disclosure of subscription or membership terms before enrollment;

• Affirmative consent before charging for automatic renewals;

• Online cancellation using the same method as sign-up; and

• Advance notice before long-term renewals.

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