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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a creditor from denying, refusing to extend credit for or cancelling a credit card solely on the basis that a person is an owner, operator or employee of a cannabis establishment or is a registered caregiver under the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act, except when prohibited by federal law and regulation.
AI Summary
This bill protects workers in the cannabis industry from credit discrimination by prohibiting creditors from denying, refusing to extend, or cancelling credit cards solely based on an individual's involvement with cannabis establishments or as a registered caregiver. The bill defines key terms such as "cannabis establishment" (as defined in Title 28-B) and "registered caregiver" (as defined in Title 22), and specifies that such discrimination is prohibited except when prohibited by federal law. Importantly, the legislation does not prevent creditors from making credit decisions based on other legitimate factors related to a person's creditworthiness. The bill also includes privacy protections, preventing creditors from disclosing information about a person's cannabis-related work or caregiver status without their consent. If a person believes they have been unfairly treated, they can either file a complaint with the administrator or bring an action in Superior or District Court seeking equitable relief, including an injunction. This bill aims to prevent unfair treatment of individuals working in the legal cannabis industry or serving as medical cannabis caregivers by ensuring they have equal access to personal credit.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Nicole Grohoski (D)*,
David Boyer (R),
Stacy Brenner (D),
Sally Cluchey (D),
Holly Eaton (D),
Craig Hickman (D),
Anne-Marie Mastraccio (D),
Josh Morris (R),
Cameron Reny (D),
Jeff Timberlake (R),
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/28/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1314&snum=132 |
Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN131401.pdf |
BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0544&item=1&snum=132 |
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