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ME LD2150

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Grohoski

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • State entities may restrict a person's access to state property, state services, or communication with the entity for a maximum of 90 days, and must provide written notice including the factual basis for the restriction

  • Extensions beyond 90 days require the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police to file a protection from harassment complaint in court on behalf of the state entity, presenting evidence of the original restriction and its justification

  • "Entity of the State" includes any state office, department, agency, authority, commission, board, institution, hospital, or other instrumentality

  • Courts must prioritize other protection from harassment complaints over those filed by state entities seeking to extend access restrictions

  • Designated as emergency legislation due to anticipated increase in protests on state properties and Bureau of Capitol Police concerns about lack of statutory guidance; takes effect immediately upon approval

Legislative Description

An Act to Establish Procedures for Restricting Access to State Property, Access to State Services and Communication with or Through State Entities

Civil Procedure

Last Action

Voted: Divided Report

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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