Maine § 9001. - Legislative findings and declaration of policy
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 9001. — Legislative findings and declaration of policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9001.. Legislative findings and declaration of policy
The Legislature finds and declares that: [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
1. Legal right to gender-affirming health care services and reproductive health care services. Access to gender-affirming health care services and reproductive health care services in this State, as authorized under the laws of this State, is a legal right;
2. Interference with legally protected health care activity against public policy. Whether or not under the color of law, interference with legally protected health care activity and interference with aiding and assisting legally protected health care activity is against the public policy of this State; and
3. Public acts in other states. Any public act of another state that prohibits, criminalizes, sanctions, authorizes a person to bring a civil action against or otherwise interferes with a person in this State who engages in legally protected health care activity or who aids and assists legally protected health care activity:
A. Interferes with the exercise and enjoyment of the rights secured by this State; and [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
B. Is against the public policy of this State. [PL 2023, c. 648, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 9001.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 9001. cover?
Section 9001. ("Legislative findings and declaration of policy") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 9001.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 9001." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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