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ME · LD847FINAL · 9 COSPONSORS

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Improve Tenant-Landlord Relationships and Increase the Use of Housing Vouchers

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This bill, effective January 1, 2026, prohibits housing discrimination based on a person's source of income, including public assistance or other lawfully obtained funds. It also prevents landlords from assessing a tenant's ability to pay the full rent if a portion is covered by housing subsidies, instead requiring the assessment to focus only on the unsubsidized amount. Violators could face a $1,000 penalty or actual damages, whichever is greater.

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Sponsorship · 10 Sponsors
Democrat9Republican1Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeCheryl Golek
  • R · CoRichard Bennett
  • D · CoFlavia DeBrito
  • D · CoTraci Gere
  • D · CoMarc Malon
  • D · CoNina Milliken
  • D · CoAmbureen Rana
  • D · CoAmy Roeder
  • D · CoRachel Talbot Ross
  • D · CoYusuf Yusuf
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