As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

1. 1. Governmental unit "Governmental unit" means a public corporation or government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality.

   [PL 2023, c. 626, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 626, §§3, 4, 7 (AFF).]

2. 1-A. Cyberbullying "Cyberbullying" has the same meaning as in Title 20‑A, section 6554, subsection 2, paragraph C.

   [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

3. 1-B. Discrimination "Discrimination" has the same meaning as in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 2, and includes:

   1. A. Subjecting to harassment;

      [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

   2. B. Failing to prevent an act of discrimination;

      [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

   3. C. Aiding, abetting, inciting, compelling or coercing an act of discrimination; or

      [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

   4. D. Retaliating against a person for reporting an act of discrimination.

      [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

   [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

4. 2. Person "Person" means an individual, estate, trust, partnership, business or nonprofit entity, governmental unit or other legal entity.

   [PL 2023, c. 626, §2 (NEW); PL 2023, c. 626, §§3, 4, 7 (AFF).]

5. 3. Sexual assault "Sexual assault" means conduct described under Title 17‑A, chapters 11 and 12.

   [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

6. 4. Sexual harassment "Sexual harassment" means verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at a specific person, including:

   1. A. Unwelcome sexual advances;

      [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

   2. B. Sexually suggestive remarks or actions;

      [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

   3. C. Unwanted hugs, touches or kisses;

      [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

   4. D. Requests for sexual favors; or

      [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

   5. E. Retaliation for communicating about or filing a complaint of sexual harassment.

      [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

   [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

7. 5. Sexual misconduct "Sexual misconduct" means conduct described in Title 17‑A, chapter 35.

   [PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (NEW).]

PL 2023, c. 626, §2 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 626, §§3, 4, 7 (AFF). PL 2025, c. 403, §1 (AMD).