An Act to Increase Access to Protection from Abuse Orders by Allowing Children to File Protection from Abuse Orders on Their Own Behalf
Sponsored By: Donna Bailey (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Children can file abuse protection orders
The law lets a child ask the court for a protection from abuse order. A parent, guardian, other person responsible for the child, or a Maine Department of Health and Human Services representative can also file. A child qualifies if abused by a family or household member, dating partner, or relative. A child also qualifies for stalking, sex crimes, sex trafficking, unauthorized sharing of private sexual images, harassment by phone or online, sexual exploitation of a minor, or a listed civil claim, even if the person is not related. These orders can limit contact and help keep the child safe.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Donna Bailey
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Amy Kuhn
Democratic • House
Anne M. Carney
Democratic • Senate
Rachel Talbot Ross
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 158
5/30/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/28/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/28/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-131).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/27/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-131) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-131).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
5/22/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on March 6, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
3/6/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-131), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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