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Committee approves Sen. Carney bill to support tenants in eviction cases

Posted: May 13, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to ensure tenants...

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Maxmin’s criminal justice reform bill

Posted: May 10, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to help people guilty of low-level crimes contribute to their communities,...

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to increase penalty for sex trafficking children

Posted: May 05, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to increase the penalty for sex trafficking children 14 years old and...

Committee supports Sen. Bailey bill to prevent housing and employment discrimination against domestic violence victims

Posted: April 30, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to prevent housing and employment discrimination against domestic violence...

Sen. Carney introduces bill to help tenants facing eviction

Posted: April 27, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced a bill to ensure tenants have access to legal representation in eviction...

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Bailey bill to protect consumers who obtain reverse mortgages

Posted: April 26, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Committee on Judiciary voted in favor of a bill sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that would...

Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to increase alternative sentencing opportunities

Posted: April 20, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced LD 957, “An Act To Reform Alternative Sentencing Programs,” which would make...

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Deschambault bill to support domestic violence survivors

Posted: April 16, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, to support...

Sen. Deschambault introduces bill to support domestic violence survivors

Posted: April 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, introduced a bill to support domestic violence survivors by making it a Class C crime...

Sen. Carney appointed chair of Judiciary Committee

Posted: December 14, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, has been appointed to serve as the Senate chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary for the...