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ME LD1958

Bill

Status

Failed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Grohoski

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes due process protections for individuals who receive no trespass orders barring them from state properties where the public accesses government services
  • Limits allowable reasons for no trespass orders to harassment of a state government entity (as defined in Title 5, section 4651, subsection 2) or refusal to leave state property upon request 3 or more times within one month
  • Requires no trespass orders to include the reason for issuance, available to the recipient upon request
  • Allows recipients to contest the order within 14 days, with courts required to schedule a hearing within 7 days of the challenge
  • Mandates courts use protection from abuse order procedures (Title 19-A, chapter 103) for contested no trespass orders, ensuring equivalent due process protections

Legislative Description

An Act to Ensure Due Process for Recipients of No Trespass Orders on Certain State Properties

Civil Procedure

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 305.6, Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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