Maine House Passes Strong Privacy Bill

According to EPIC, the Maine House of Representatives has passed a strong comprehensive privacy bill, LD 1822, which closely mirrors Maryland’s online data privacy act that was passed in 2024. The measure would extend essential privacy protections to Mainers, emphasising strict data minimisation requirements, enhanced protections for sensitive data, and civil rights protections prohibiting data-driven discrimination.

EPIC has testified in support of LD 1822, explaining how many existing state privacy laws fall short and how the bill protects privacy while encouraging privacy‑protective business practices. EPIC strongly supports LD 1822 and urges the Senate to pass this important legislation. The report notes that the bill’s provisions aim to strengthen protections for personal information and align Maine with a model used in Maryland. The article was posted on 10 February 2026.