Maine LD2176 strengthens tenant rights and safeguards personal information by clarifying legal definitions and actions.

Maine LD2176 amends the Maine Civil Rights Act to clarify definitions and actions related to personal liberty. It specifies that engaging in conduct causing emotional distress or fear of bodily injury to a close relation is a violation. The bill also allows the Attorney General to bring a civil action if a person unlawfully deprives another of personal liberty when a writ of habeas corpus is issued. Additionally, it ensures that actions for damages related to a writ of habeas corpus are not barred.

Maine LD2176 strengthens tenant rights and safeguards personal information by clarifying legal definitions and actions.

Maine LD2176 amends the Maine Civil Rights Act to clarify definitions and actions related to personal liberty. It specifies that engaging in conduct causing emotional distress or fear of bodily injury to a close relation is a violation. The bill also allows the Attorney General to bring a civil action if a person unlawfully deprives another of personal liberty when a writ of habeas corpus is issued. Additionally, it ensures that actions for damages related to a writ of habeas corpus are not barred.