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ME LD1994

Bill

Status

Passed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anne Carney

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Grants justices of the peace immunity from civil liability for acts performed within the scope of their official duties
  • Extends the same immunity protections that government employees receive under the Maine Tort Claims Act to justices of the peace
  • Amends 4 MRSA §161 to add "immunity" to the existing statute governing justice of the peace appointment, duties, and salary
  • Submitted by the Judicial Department and referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Legislative Description

An Act to Provide Immunity from Civil Liability for Justices of the Peace

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Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/3/2025

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