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ME LD654

Bill

Status

Passed

6/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Kessler

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases Maine's small claims court maximum limit from $6,000 to $10,000, exclusive of interest and costs
  • Amends 14 MRSA §7482, which was last updated in 2009
  • Small claims continue to exclude actions involving title to real estate
  • Takes effect January 1, 2026
  • Signed into law by the Governor on June 11, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 261

Legislative Description

An Act to Increase the Maximum Small Claim Limit

Civil Procedure

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2025

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