Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Summary
The bill adds new forms of housing discrimination to Maine’s Human Rights Act, making it illegal for landlords or agents to deny rental housing or impose different terms based on a tenant’s source of income, including public assistance, or to assess a tenant’s ability to pay the full rent when part is subsidized. It applies to owners, lessees, sublessees, managing agents and similar parties, with an exception for owners of fewer than four rental units. Violations would allow private lawsuits and impose at least $1,000 in penalties.
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