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LD 1136

An Act To Defend The Rights Of Lgbtq+ Persons In The State

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mattie Daughtry and 7 co-sponsors

LD 1136 would strengthen Maine's protections for LGBTQ+ people by banning discrimination and clarifying rights in employment, housing, and public services.

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Bill Summary · LD 1136

LD 1136 — An Act To Defend The Rights Of LGBTQ+ Persons In The State

Overview and Intent

  • Title suggests the bill is aimed at defending the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals within Maine.
  • The stated subject areas include discrimination, human rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.
  • The text of specific provisions is not provided in the available documents; the exact statutory changes are not listed here.

What is Known from the Bill’s Metadata

  • Bill number and title: LD 1136, An Act To Defend The Rights Of LGBTQ+ Persons In The State.
  • Purpose implied by title: reinforce protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and address discrimination.
  • Classification: bill; Subject areas include discrimination, human rights, LGBTQ+ rights.
  • Fiscal note: Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement indicates no fiscal note is required; described as a concept draft with insufficient data (LR2222(01)) and no detailed cost analysis available at this stage.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 18, 2025.
  • Committee: Referred to the Judiciary Committee on March 18, 2025; noted for concurrence and printed for consideration.
  • Legislative actions:
    • March 18, 2025: Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
    • March 21, 2025: Carried over to the next session (pursuant to Joint Order SP 519).
    • May 19, 2025: Carry Over requested and carry over approved (twice listed).
    • June 25, 2025: Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature (pursuant to Joint Order SP 800).
  • Status: Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature; multiple carry-over actions indicate it has not yet been enacted or rejected and could be taken up in a future session.

Fiscal Considerations

  • The Fiscal Note indicates: no fiscal note required; preliminary impact statement; concept draft with insufficient data.
  • No quantified costs, savings, or funding changes are provided in the available documentation.

Potential Impact and Scope (Based on Title and Subject)

  • If enacted, the bill would presumably strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in Maine and address discrimination in areas governed by state law.
  • Possible areas of impact (typical for LGBTQ+ rights legislation) may include protections against discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and access to state services; clarification of rights under Maine civil/human rights laws; and enforcement or remedies for violations.
  • The precise definitions (e.g., sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression) and enforcement mechanisms are not specified in the provided materials. The actual scope would depend on the enacted text and any amendments.

Next Steps for Readers

  • To understand the exact protections, definitions, exemptions, remedies, and enforcement mechanisms, the full bill text and any amendments would need to be consulted once published.
  • Monitor future Legislative Actions for LD 1136, including any hearings, votes, and final enactment status in the 132nd Legislature (or any special sessions).

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