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ME LD1337
Bill
Status
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Caruso
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AI Summary
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Exempts privately owned and operated women's emergency shelters and temporary residences for women in reasonable fear of their safety from the definition of "place of public accommodation" under the Maine Human Rights Act
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Adds a provision that Maine's unlawful educational discrimination laws may not be construed to affect the rights of female athletes under federal Title IX (20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-1689)
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Amends 5 MRSA §4553 (definitions) and §4602 (educational discrimination provisions) of the Maine Human Rights Act
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Presented by Representative Caruso of Caratunk with bipartisan cosponsorship from 5 Representatives and 4 Senators
Legislative Description
An Act to Amend the Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Female Athletes and Safety in Women's Single-sex Shelters
Housing
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
6/16/2025