This bill amends the Maine Human Rights Act to prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of an individual's military status, veteran status or source of income. The bill defines "source of income" to include income from any federal, state or local public assistance program, including payments under the United States Social Security Act, medical assistance and housing vouchers; income received by court order; any payment from a trust, guardian, conservator, cosigner or relative; and any other lawful source of income or funds.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 521, HP 340: 5.4581, 5.4583