A.
Make or cause to be made any oral or written inquiry concerning the race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, familial status or any previous actions seeking and receiving an order of protection under Title 19‑A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation of any applicant for financial assistance or of existing or prospective occupants or tenants of housing accommodations; or
[PL 2025, c. 269, §5 (AMD).]
B.
Discriminate in the granting of financial assistance, or in the terms, conditions or privileges relating to obtaining or the use of any financial assistance, against any applicant because of race or color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, familial status or any previous actions seeking and receiving an order of protection under Title 19-A, former section 4007 or a final protection order pursuant to Title 19‑A, section 4110 or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation; or
[PL 2025, c. 269, §5 (AMD).]
4.
Receipt of public assistance.
For any person furnishing rental premises or public accommodations to refuse to rent or impose different terms of tenancy to any individual who is a recipient of federal, state or local public assistance, including medical assistance and housing subsidies, primarily because of the individual's status as recipient.