Maine Lawmakers Approve Job Ad Pay Transparency Bill, Await Governor's Decision
Maine's legislature has passed a bill requiring employers to include pay ranges in job advertisements, which is now awaiting the signature of Governor Janet T. Mills. The bill, known as HP 18, was finalized by state lawmakers after an initial version passed in 2025 but was delayed due to the state budget process. If signed into law, Maine will join over a dozen states and Washington, DC, in mandating salary transparency in job postings. This legislative move is part of a broader trend aimed at promoting pay equity, particularly benefiting workers of color and women by providing them with more information to negotiate salaries effectively. 
