An Act To Amend The Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Female Athletes And Safety In Women'S Single-Sex Shelters

This bill amends Maine's Human Rights Act to exempt private facilities providing emergency shelter or temporary housing for women in reasonable fear of safety from being classified as "public accommodations." This means women's shelters operated by private entities may set their own eligibility rules without being subject to state anti-discrimination laws for public spaces. The bill also clarifies that Maine's educational anti-discrimination provisions do not override federal Title IX protections for female athletes in school sports. These changes specifically address operational rules for women's shelters and ensure state law aligns with federal athletic protections.