131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1423 LR 1924(01)
An Act to Increase the Limits on Awards for Compensatory and Punitive Damages Under the Maine Human Rights Act
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Spkr. Talbot Ross of Portland
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any costs to the Maine Human Rights Commission associated with increasing the maximum limits on awards for compensatory and punitive damages respondents must pay under the Maine Human Rights Act are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.