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ME LD924

Bill

Status

Failed

6/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Fredette

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Directs the Maine judicial branch to enter into a long-term lease for a new courthouse facility in the Town of Newport

  • Requires the facility to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Maine Human Rights Act accessibility provisions

  • Mandates adequate space for court operations including courtrooms, judicial offices, and conference rooms for attorney-client meetings and mediation sessions

  • Allocates up to $200,000 from existing judicial branch resources for maintenance and repair costs over the lease term

  • Requires the judicial branch to submit a progress report to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary by December 31, 2025

Legislative Description

Resolve, Directing the Judicial Branch to Authorize the Lease of a Courthouse That Meets Accessibility and Functional Needs in the Town of Newport

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Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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