State of Maine Legislature

Summary of LD 1022

Bill Info

LD 1022 (SP 440)

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

Sponsored by Senator Anne Carney

Status Summary
Reference Committee	Judiciary
Last House Action	5/27/2025 -  This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary. FAILED PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED. ROLL CALL NO. 180 (Yeas 78 - Nays 65 - Absent 8 - Excused 0) Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Last Senate Action	5/27/2025 -  On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required In NON-CONCURRENCE
Last Engrossed by House on	5/22/2025
Last Engrossed by Senate on	5/21/2025