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• Read more about Committee supports Rana bill to collect sexual orientation and gender identity data in health care settings

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee voted with unanimous support, of those present, on legislation sponsored by Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, that would require health care facilities to collect patient data related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

• Read more about Rana introduces bill to improve sexual orientation and gender identity data collection in health care settings

AUGUSTA - Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, introduced legislation Tuesday that would require health care facilities to collect patient data related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

"Sexual orientation and gender identity are fundamental parts of who we are, and sharing this information in health care settings helps build trust with providers," said Rana. "When providers are trusted, their services are utilized and more people get the care they need."

• Read more about Rana bill to reduce traffic infraction fees receives committee support

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Transportation Committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, that would minimize fees in cases of traffic infractions for those experiencing excessive financial hardship.

LD 556 reduces traffic fees for all court-ordered suspensions to a one-time payment of $50, which would eliminate the stacking of fees once an initial payment is missed.

• Read more about Rana introduces bill to reduce traffic infraction fees

AUGUSTA - Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, introduced legislation Thursday that would minimize fees imposed by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles in cases of traffic infractions for those experiencing excessive financial hardship.

• Read more about Rana introduces bill to decrease eviction-based housing discrimination

AUGUSTA - Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, introduced legislation Thursday that would prohibit landlords from asking prospective tenants about their eviction history in an effort to reduce housing discrimination.

• Read more about Rana appointed to Legislature's Taxation Committee and new Joint Select Committee on Housing

AUGUSTA - Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, was appointed by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross to serve as a member of the Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Taxation and the newly-formed Joint Select Committee on Housing.

Rep. Ambureen Rana (she/her) is serving her second term in the Maine House of Representatives. 

Rana grew up in Brewer and helped her parents run a small motel business, where she saw firsthand the struggles that too many families face trying to make ends meet every day. This sparked her passion for economic justice.