130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1294 LR 1555(02)
An Act To Prevent Discrimination against Domestic Violence Victims
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $59,771 $58,815 $60,617 $62,476
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $59,771 $58,815 $60,617 $62,476
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill  provides protections against discrimination in employment and housing against a person who has sought and received an order of protection. The Maine Human Rights Commission anticipates that these protections will increase the number of complaints filed with the commission. As a result, the bill includes General Fund appropriations of $59,771 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $58,815 in fiscal year 2022-23 for one part-time Maine Human Rights Investigator position and related All Other costs.