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Benefits
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Risks
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StateMaineIntroduced
LD 1022: An Act To Protect And Increase Access To Justice In Civil Legal Matters For Persons With Low Incomes
Anne Carney
LD 1022 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
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Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 0/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposed to improve access to legal representation for low-income persons in civil matters.
Who is affected
Low-income individuals needing assistance in family court and eviction proceedings.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated as the bill did not pass.
Costs and funding
Not stated as the bill did not pass.
When it takes effect
Bill is dead.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased legal representation for vulnerable populations in civil cases.
Risks and tradeoffs
The source provides insufficient detail to evaluate implementation or fiscal impact.
What is still unknown
Specific funding mechanisms, eligibility criteria, and service scope are unknown.
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Impact analysis
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The bill failed to pass the legislature and has no current legal effect.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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