MaineMaine draft proposes broad goal of protecting people’s human rights
This failed concept draft proposes a broad goal of protecting people’s human rights in Maine but does not say what protections it would provide.
What it does
The failed concept draft proposes protecting people’s human rights in Maine, but it does not describe specific protections or legal changes.
Argument forThe stated goal could prompt lawmakers to consider ways to protect people’s human rights in Maine.
Argument againstBecause the draft gives no specific protections, people might be left without clear guidance about what rights it would protect.
More detail
The concept draft proposes a broad goal of protecting people’s human rights in Maine. The stated goal concerns individuals in Maine.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.5, Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).Latest
- Apr 15Reported Out - LTW
- Apr 15LTW Approved by Chairs - LTW
- 2025
- Jun 25Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- May 19Carry Over Approved
- May 19Carry Over Approved
- May 19Carry Over Requested
- Mar 21Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- Feb 4The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrenceMinor
- Feb 4Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- Feb 4The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.Minor
- Feb 4Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.Introduced
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