An Act to Protect and Increase Access to Justice in Civil Legal Matters for Persons with Low Incomes

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This bill aims to increase access to civil legal services for low-income individuals in Maine. It requires an annual state appropriation of at least $9,500,000 to the Civil Legal Services Fund starting July 1, 2026, and mandates biennial public hearings by the judiciary committee to assess the need for further funding. The bill also requires the Civil Legal Services Fund Commission to report annually on its allocation decisions and the types of cases handled by organizations receiving funds.

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Sponsorship · 9 Sponsors

Democrat6Republican3Independent0Other0

D · PrimeAnne Carney
R · CoRichard Bennett
D · CoDeqa Dhalac
D · CoAmy Kuhn
D · CoMatthew Moonen
R · CoMarianne Moore
R · CoJennifer Poirier
D · CoAmbureen Rana
D · CoMargaret Rotundo

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