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ME LD1828

Bill

Status

Passed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes redundant "not a public record" language throughout Maine statutes where records are already designated as "confidential," standardizing terminology for public records exceptions

  • Protects personal contact information of hired job applicants in county and municipal government employment records from public disclosure

  • Adds email addresses to the confidential personal information protected for physician license applicants and licensees, alongside existing protections for home addresses and phone numbers

  • Clarifies that patient-identifying information in Board of Osteopathic Licensure consent agreements and settlements remains confidential even when other disciplinary information is disclosed

  • Simplifies confidentiality provisions for real estate appraiser licensees, making addresses and telephone numbers held by the board confidential while allowing disclosure for board functions

Legislative Description

An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Right to Know Advisory Committee Concerning Public Records Exceptions

Freedom Of Access

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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