123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1372 LR 2388(02)
An Act To Increase Caps on Damages in Actions under the Maine Human Rights Act
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - All Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Increasing the caps on damage awards brought under the Maine Human Rights Act may increase payments made by the Risk Management Division of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services for judgments against the state.  Any increased cost will be passed to state departments and agencies through increased premium charges assessed by Risk Management.