An Act To Expand Access To Justice In Rural Maine By Incentivizing Attorneys To Practice In Underserved Areas

Summary

The bill establishes the Access to Justice Loan Program, giving eligible Maine residents up to $25,000 per year in loans or loan repayments if they agree to work in underserved communities. It forgives a portion of the debt for each year of service, encouraging new attorneys to locate in rural parts of the state. The program is run by the Finance Authority of Maine and is now law.

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