Maine

AI Policy Overview

In late 2024, Gov. Mills (D) signed an executive order establishing an AI Task Force. The Task Force will bring together business, education, labor, government, and community leaders to study the challenges and opportunities associated with the proliferation of AI. The Task Force is charged with preparing policy recommendations that will position Maine to harness the benefits of AI while minimizing risks for people and businesses. The executive order directs the Task Force to prepare a report of its recommendations by October 31, 2025.

In 2025, Maine lawmakers took steps to regulate certain uses of AI by enacting legislation addressing sexual deepfakes and chatbots.

Chatbots

In 2025, Maine enacted a law (ME LD 1727), that prohibits using chatbots in commerce in a manner that may mislead consumers into believing they are engaging with a human unless a clear and conspicuous disclosure is made.

Deepfakes

In 2025, Maine enacted a law (ME LD 1944) clarifying that an individual is guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor for creating or distributing sexual deepfakes depicting minors.

Facial Recognition

In 2021, Maine enacted a law (ME HP 1174) that prohibits state agencies, employees, and public officials from using facial recognition technology except in certain circumstances, such as investigating serious crimes or identifying a deceased or missing person.

Legislative & Regulatory History

  • 2025 - Maine enacted ME LD 1727, which prohibits using a chatbot in commerce without a clear and conspicuous disclosure that consumers are not interacting with a human. 

  • 2025 - Maine enacted ME LD 1944, which clarifies that creating or distributing sexual deepfakes depicting minors is sexual exploitation of a minor under state law.

  • 2024 - Gov. Mills issued an Executive Order on Dec. 20, 2024, establishing the Maine Artificial Intelligence Task Force.

  • 2021 - Maine enacted ME HP 1174, which prohibits state agencies, employees, and public officials from using facial recognition technology except in certain circumstances.

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