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Maine SenateLD 537

An Act to Prohibit the Doxing of a Minor and to Authorize a Related Civil Action

Passed 18–14Party-line

What it does: As amended, bars knowingly or recklessly disclosing a minor's personal identifying information that causes stalking, physical harm, serious property damage or reasonable fear for the safety of the minor or a close relation; allows civil damages, brought through a representative, and protection from harassment orders. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: ACCEPT MAJ OTP-A REPORT — Accept Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-604) Report from the Committee on Judiciary (L.D. 537) (H.P. 356)

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The tally

Yes 18 · No 14 · Not voting 3

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats1703
Republicans0140
Other or unknown party100

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.

The full roll (35)

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.