LD 2087·ME·house
An Act To Amend The Laws Governing The Licensure Of American Sign Language Interpreters
Signed into LawFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Kristi Mathieson (D)
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Signed by Governor
Mar 23, 2026
Summary
The bill lengthens the maximum term for a conditional American Sign Language interpreter license from four to five years, with a possible sixth year for extreme hardship. It also expands the acceptable education background to any associate degree from an accredited institution and creates a licensure exemption for interpreters working in declared emergencies. These changes aim to address interpreter shortages highlighted after the 2023 Lewiston shooting.
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