LD1974Introduced in the House
An Act to Affirm Parental Rights
Introduced by Elizabeth Caruso, District 72
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to Affirm Parental Rights
Where it stands
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
June 9, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #422 · June 9, 2025
18
Yes
16
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Bernard | 1 | No |
| Harold Stewart | 2 | No |
| Bradlee Farrin | 3 | No |
| Stacey Guerin | 4 | No |
| Russell Black | 5 | No |
| Marianne Moore | 6 | No |
| Nicole Grohoski | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Tipping | 8 | Yes |
| Joseph Baldacci | 9 | Yes |
| David Haggan | 10 | No |
Bill history
Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence
Work Session Held
Voted: Divided Report
Reported Out: ONTP/OTP-AM
Reports READ.
On motion of Representative KUHN of Falmouth, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.
ROLL CALL NO. 373 (Yeas 75 - Nays 71 - Absent 3 - Excused 2)
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Reports Read
On motion by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 422 Yeas 18 - Nays 16 - Excused 1 - Absent 0
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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