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Maine age-verification & online ID laws

Failed LD 844 (2025-26)

LD 844, modeled on Florida's law, would have barred under-14s from social-media accounts and required age verification plus parental consent.

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Failed
Bill / statute
LD 844 (2025-26)
Status
Bill introduced, then failed
Sponsor
Rep. Ken Fredette (R)

LD 844, modeled on Florida's law, would have barred under-14s from social-media accounts and required age verification plus parental consent. It was voted down in the Legislature -- Maine is counted among the states that rejected (rather than merely let expire) a social-media age-verification bill. A separate adult-content bill, LD 1873, was referred to Judiciary and did not advance.

Timeline
  • Apr 1, 2025Pending
  • Jun 1, 2025Failed

Source: legislature.maine.gov

Frequently asked questions

Does Maine require age checks or ID to use social media?

No -- a bill was introduced but failed. LD 844 (2025-26) is failed. LD 844, modeled on Florida's law, would have barred under-14s from social-media accounts and required age verification plus parental consent.

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