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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/06 | LD 1756 | Expands Employee's Freedom of Association and Speech in the Workplace | (76 - 52) |
| 6/27 | LD 1436 | Establishes Remedies for Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation | Bill Passed - House (99 - 43) |
| 6/22 | LD 1119 | Classifies Assault on a Medical Professional as a Felony | Bill Passed - House (105 - 38) |
| 6/15 | LD 1001 | Amends the Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Right-to-sue Letters | Bill Passed - House (88 - 54) |
| 6/13 | LD 279 | Prohibits Public Entities from Discriminating Against Individuals | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (77 - 64) |
| 6/13 | LD 52 | Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property | "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (76 - 67) |
| 6/06 | LD 1703 | Expands the Equal Pay Act to Include Race | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (112 - 20) |
| 5/30 | LD 1435 | Authorizes Legal Protections for Sex Workers | Bill Passed - House (86 - 57) |
| 5/09 | LD 53 | Repeals Intentional Torts from Workers Compensation Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (82 - 60) |