LD847

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Improve Tenant-Landlord Relationships and Increase the Use of Housing Vouchers

Failed·4/29/26
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Maine LD847 aims to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income and financial assessment of subsidized rent.

Maine LD847 amends the Maine Human Rights Act to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income and financial assessment of subsidized rent. Specifically, it prohibits refusal to rent or negotiate for rental of housing accommodations based on the source of income, such as federal, state, or local housing assistance. It also prohibits assessing a person's financial ability to pay the entire rental amount when a portion is subsidized through housing assistance. These provisions take effect January 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #668

76 Yea

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68 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 6

10:00 AM

Hearing

May 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Mar 30

Senate

On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE in concurrence.

Mar 26

House

FINALLY PASSED.