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ME LD10

Bill

Status

Failed

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Libby

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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