LD1994

An Act to Provide Immunity from Civil Liability for Justices of the Peace

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Provides immunity from civil liability for justices of the peace in Maine for acts within their duties.

This bill amends the Maine Revised Statutes to grant immunity from civil liability to justices of the peace for actions taken within the scope of their duties, aligning their protection with that of governmental employees under the Maine Tort Claims Act. This immunity applies to any civil liability for acts performed in the course of their justice of the peace duties.

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Calendar

Jan 21

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Mar 5

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Mar 5

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.