Legislation
The 132nd Legislature started the legislative session on December 4, 2024, and is expected to run through the spring of 2025. We are in Augusta every week, working with lawmakers and ally organizations to protect and defend the civil rights and liberties of all people in Maine.
Many bills have printed and are moving through the legislature, but lawmakers are still developing new bills. We are evaluating how each may affect Mainers' civil rights and liberties.
This page has some of our top priorities, but we are still adding more. Check back regularly for the latest information.
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Jan 01, 2025
Complete Bill Tracker
We're reviewing every bill and testifying on dozens of bills that could affect your civil rights and liberties. See the complete list, follow them in the legislative process, and read our testimony.
Status:
Active
Jan 01, 2025
Upholding Protections for Trans Children
Maine lawmakers are considering bills that would ban transgender students from participating in school sports. These directly contradict the principles outlined in the Maine Human Rights Act and the values that define our state.
Status:
Active
Jan 01, 2025
Enforcing the Constitutional Right to a Speedy Trial
The right to a speedy trial is critical to upholding the idea that all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. When the government chooses to charge a person with a crime, it is the government’s responsibility to provide a fair legal process, including a speedy trial.
Status:
Active, 2025 Priority
Position:
Support
Jan 01, 2025
Protecting Mainers' Privacy from Big Tech
Corporations have built a surveillance economy, collecting people’s most sensitive information without their consent – all to turn a profit. This risks our safety, exacerbates inequality, and threatens our democracy.
Status:
Active, 2025 Priority
Position:
Support