This resolve directs the judicial branch to enter into a long-term lease agreement for a new courthouse facility in Newport. The leased facility must comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the public accommodations provisions of the Maine Human Rights Act and include adequate space for courtroom operations. The resolve requires the judicial branch to dedicate up to $200,000 from the judicial branch's existing resources for maintenance and repair. Finally, the resolve directs the judicial branch to report to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary no later than December 31,
2025 with information on the judicial branch's progress in securing the lease agreement.