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Maine voters to decide on initiative limiting sports eligibility based on sex after Legislature adjourns without a vote

Source: Ballotpedia News April 22, 2026 at 2:16 AM (1 days ago) Maine Senate Race

Maine voters will decide via ballot initiative whether to limit sports eligibility based on sex, after the state Legislature adjourned on April 14 without taking action on the measure. The initiative will now proceed to the ballot, allowing Maine residents to directly vote on the contentious policy.

Key Points

  • Maine Legislature failed to vote on the initiated measure before adjourning on April 14
  • The ballot initiative concerns eligibility requirements for sports participation based on sex
  • Decision will be made directly by Maine voters through the initiative process