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LD 2164·ME·house

An Act To Assist Communities With Converting Vacant School Buildings Into Housing

FailedFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Traci GERE
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Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Apr 29, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a Vacant School Housing Conversion Program within the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority to provide technical and financial assistance to municipalities that want to convert closed school buildings into residential housing, with a portion set aside for affordable units. It also creates a Maine School Conversion Fund funded with $5 million annually to cover costs such as studies, cleanup, and subsidies. The measure failed, dying in the Senate when the legislature adjourned sine die.

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