Loading chat...
ME LD10
Bill
AI Summary
-
Adds "political affiliation" as a protected class under the Maine Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, education, credit, and public accommodations
-
Defines "political affiliation" as belonging to or endorsing a political party or a particular political philosophy, creed, or ideal
-
Exempts political parties and their affiliates, agents, or service providers from the employment discrimination provisions related to political affiliation
-
Amends 16 sections of Maine law (5 MRSA) to insert political affiliation alongside existing protected classes such as race, sex, religion, and national origin
-
Introduced January 8, 2025 by Senator Libby of Cumberland and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Legislative Description
An Act to Add Political Affiliation as a Protected Class to the Maine Human Rights Act
Human Rights
Last Action
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
6/4/2025