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Sen. Bailey introduces bill to ensure access to records in child and adult protection proceedings

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to ensure access to records in child and adult protection proceedings

Posted: March 23, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, March 22, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced LD 773, “An Act to Ensure Access by Parties and Attorneys to Records in...

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Sen. Bailey introduces bill to expand access to justice for domestic violence survivors

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to expand access to justice for domestic violence survivors

Posted: January 14, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced LD 1696, “An Act To Clarify and Recodify Maine’s Protection from Abuse...

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Committee gives bipartisan approval to Sen. Diamond bill to increase penalty for sex trafficking children

Committee gives bipartisan approval to Sen. Diamond bill to increase penalty for sex trafficking children

Posted: May 27, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, that would increase the penalty for sex trafficking children 14 years old and...

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

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,...

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

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...

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Sen. Carney introduces bill to help tenants facing eviction

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...

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Sen. Deschambault introduces bill to support domestic violence survivors

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...

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Breen backs bill to improve Freedom of Access Act in Maine

Breen backs bill to improve Freedom of Access Act in Maine

Posted: May 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, testified in support of a bill to improve government accountability and transparency on Wednesday. LD 1575,...

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Millett introduces bill to help decrease gun deaths in Maine

Millett introduces bill to help decrease gun deaths in Maine

Posted: April 24, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation introduced by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would help reduce firearms-related deaths in Maine. LD 1312, “An Act...

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Sen. Carpenter to chair the Judiciary Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Sen. Carpenter to chair the Judiciary Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Posted: December 31, 2018

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Aroostook, has been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to chair the Joint Standing Committee...

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