132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 61		LR 107(01)
	An Act to Regulate Employer Surveillance to Protect Workers
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Roeder of Bangor
	Committee: Labor
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2025-26	FY 2026-27	Projections  FY 2027-28	Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$81,401	$111,967	$116,018	$120,228
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$81,401	$111,967	$116,018	$120,228
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system. The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.  The collection of additional filing fees will increase General Fund revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Labor will require ongoing General Fund appropriations of $81,401 in fiscal  year 2025-26 and $111,967 in fiscal year 2026-27 for one Labor and Safety Inspector position with the necessary expertise to enforce the requirements in this bill that relate to employer surveillance. This preliminary fiscal impact statement assumes an effective date of October 1, 2025.