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ME LD141

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anne Carney

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Contracted mediators for the Maine Human Rights Commission's third-party neutral mediation program are now considered state employees while performing official duties
  • Mediators receive immunity from tort liability under the Maine Tort Claims Act during the course of their mediation work
  • Amends Title 5 MRSA §4612 by adding a new paragraph C to existing commission statutes
  • Signed into law by the Governor on May 16, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 80

Legislative Description

An Act to Provide Limited Immunity to Maine Human Rights Commission Mediators

Human Rights

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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