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An Act Regarding Credible Allegations of Fraud by MaineCare Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0739
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: O'CONNOR, DOLLOFF, GIFFORD, GRIFFIN, GRIGNON, JAVNER, PARRY, RUDNICKI, STEARNS
Amends: 22 MRSA §1714-E

Legislative Document
No. 739
H.P. 544
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act Regarding Credible Allegations of Fraud by MaineCare 
Providers
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DOLLOFF of Milton Township, GIFFORD of Lincoln, 
GRIFFIN of Levant, GRIGNON of Athens, JAVNER of Chester, PARRY of Arundel, 
RUDNICKI of Fairfield, STEARNS of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1714-E, sub-§4, as reallocated by RR 2011, c. 2, §25, is 
amended to read:
4.  Final determination; offset.  Upon a final determination that fraud has occurred 
an allegation of fraud has been established and that money is owed by the MaineCare 
provider to the department, and 31 21 days after exhaustion of all administrative appeals 
and any judicial review available under Title 5, chapter 375, the department may retain and 
apply as an offset to amounts determined to be owed to the department any payments to 
the provider that were suspended by the department pursuant to this section. The amount 
retained pursuant to this subsection may not exceed the amount determined finally to be 
owed.
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Department of Health and Human Services, after a final 
determination that an allegation of fraud concerning a MaineCare provider has been 
established, rather than that fraud has occurred, to retain and apply as an offset to amounts 
determined to be owed to the department any payments to the provider that were suspended 
by the department.  This bill also decreases from 31 days to 21 days after exhaustion of all 
administrative appeals when the department may take that action and removes reference to 
judicial review.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0737
Committee Amendment CA_A_H589 (House)

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Resolve, To Track Youth Mental Health during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency by Ensuring the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey Is Conducted during the 2020-2021 School Year
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0742
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: FECTEAU, DODGE, MILLETT, WOODSOME

Legislative Document
No. 742
H.P. 547
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
Resolve, To Track Youth Mental Health during the COVID-19 
Public Health Emergency by Ensuring the Maine Integrated Youth 
Health Survey Is Conducted during the 2020-2021 School Year
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DODGE of Belfast, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, 
Senator: WOODSOME of York.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey, a statewide survey administered 
by the Department of Education in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human 
Services, is conducted in February of odd-numbered years and quantifies the health-related 
behaviors and attitudes of 5th graders through 12 graders; and
Whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the school learning 
environment for students; and
Whereas, while it may currently be more difficult to conduct the survey, it is vitally 
important that the survey continue and be administered more frequently in order to track 
youth mental health as students respond to changing conditions; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, be it
Sec. 1.  Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey conducted.  Resolved:  That 
the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education shall 
ensure that the survey referred to as the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey is conducted 
during the 2020-2021 school year in addition to the planned survey in the 2021-2022 school 
year in order to track youth mental health during the public health emergency caused by 
coronavirus disease, or COVID-19.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department 
of Education to ensure that the survey referred to as the Maine Integrated Youth Health 
Survey is conducted during the 2020-2021 school year in addition to the planned survey in 
the 2021-2022 school year in order to track youth mental health during the COVID-19 
public health emergency.
An Act To Establish a Bill of Rights for Maine Residents 65 Years of Age and Older
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0741
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 741
H.P. 546
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Establish a Bill of Rights for Maine Residents 65 Years of 
Age and Older
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Scarborough.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to establish a bill of rights for residents 65 years of age and older.
An Act To Extend the Right-of-way Surrounding Power Lines for the Purpose of Tree Trimming
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0744
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: PICKETT, COSTAIN, HALL, HANLEY, NEWMAN, RUDNICKI

Legislative Document
No. 744
H.P. 549
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Extend the Right-of-way Surrounding Power Lines for 
the Purpose of Tree Trimming
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PICKETT of Dixfield.
Cosponsored by Representatives: COSTAIN of Plymouth, HALL of Wilton, HANLEY of 
Pittston, NEWMAN of Belgrade, RUDNICKI of Fairfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to clarify and expand the ability of transmission and distribution 
utilities or entities to trim, cut or remove trees located within or encroaching upon the public 
right-of-way when necessary to ensure safe and reliable service.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0745
Committee Amendment CA_A_H399 (House)

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An Act To Strengthen Maine's Public Health by Expanding Access to Certain Health Programs and Services
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0745
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MILLETT

Legislative Document
No. 745
H.P. 550
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Public Health by Expanding Access 
to Certain Health Programs and Services
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would improve public health by expanding access to certain health programs 
and services.
An Act Regarding Remote Participation in Municipal Meetings
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0746
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DILLINGHAM, TIMBERLAKE, COLLAMORE, TUELL
Amends: 1 MRSA §403-B

Legislative Document
No. 746
H.P. 551
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act Regarding Remote Participation in Municipal Meetings
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and
Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §403-B is enacted to read:
§403-B.  Public proceedings of municipal agencies through remote access
1.  Remote access.  Notwithstanding any provision of law or municipal charter 
provision or ordinance to the contrary, any board, commission, agency or authority of a 
municipality subject to this subchapter may conduct a public proceeding through 
telephonic, video, electronic or other similar means of remote participation under the 
following conditions:
A.  The board, commission, agency or authority of a municipality determines that 
participation by the public may be through telephonic, video, electronic or other similar 
means of remote participation;
B.  Notice of the public proceeding has been given in accordance with section 406 and 
includes the method by which the public may attend in accordance with paragraph A;
C.  Each member of the board, commission, agency or authority of a municipality who 
is participating in the public proceeding is able to hear and speak to all the other 
members during the public proceeding, and members of the public attending the public 
proceeding in the location identified in the notice given pursuant to paragraph A are 
able to hear all members participating at other locations; and
D.  All votes taken during the public proceeding are taken by roll call vote.
2.  Application to other proceedings.  This section does not apply to town meetings 
held pursuant to Title 30-A, section 2524 or regional school unit budget meetings held 
pursuant to Title 20-A, section 1482-A.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes in law the authorization for boards, commissions, agencies and 
authorities of municipalities to conduct meetings remotely.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0748
Committee Amendment CA_A_H669 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0747
Committee Amendment CA_A_H586 (House)

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An Act To Remove Coverage under the MaineCare Program for Abortions Not Covered by Medicaid
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0748
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: JAVNER, STEWART, CONNOR, DUCHARME, GRIFFIN, KINNEY, O'CONNOR, STANLEY, STETKIS, KEIM
Amends: 22 MRSA §3196

Legislative Document
No. 748
H.P. 553
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Remove Coverage under the MaineCare Program for 
Abortions Not Covered by Medicaid
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative JAVNER of Chester.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook and
Representatives: CONNOR of Lewiston, DUCHARME of Madison, GRIFFIN of Levant, 
KINNEY of Knox, O'CONNOR of Berwick, STANLEY of Medway, STETKIS of Canaan, 
Senator: KEIM of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3196, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 274, §1, is repealed.
SUMMARY
Public Law 2019, chapter 274 enacted the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 
3196, which requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide coverage 
to a MaineCare member for abortion services.  Abortion services that are not federally 
approved Medicaid services must be funded by the State.
This bill repeals Title 22, section 3196, removing the requirement that the department 
fund abortion services for MaineCare members and removing the requirement that the State 
pay when the abortion services are not covered by Medicaid.
An Act To Increase Transparency of and Lower Health Care Costs
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0750
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MORRIS, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 750
H.P. 555
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Increase Transparency of and Lower Health Care Costs
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Senator: STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to increase transparency of and lower health care 
costs.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0750
Committee Amendment CA_A_H421 (House)

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An Act To Establish a Council on Health Systems Development
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0749
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PERRY, BROOKS, MEYER, SANBORN

Legislative Document
No. 749
H.P. 554
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Establish a Council on Health Systems Development
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, MEYER of Eliot, Senator: 
SANBORN of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would establish a council on health systems development that consists of 
representatives of health systems, including representatives from long-term care, mental 
health, public health, health care quality and insurance companies and organizations, as 
well as small and large businesses, and consumers, who would discuss and review health 
data and make recommendations regarding improving the health systems in the State.  The 
bill would model the council on the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission under 
the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 13-C and the repealed 
Advisory Council on Health Systems Development under the former Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 2, section 104.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0753
Committee Amendment CA_A_H364 (House)

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An Act To Allow Employers To Shop for Competitive Health Plan Options
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0751
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MORRIS, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 751
H.P. 556
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Allow Employers To Shop for Competitive Health Plan 
Options
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to allow employers to shop for competitive health 
plan options.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0751
Committee Amendment CA_A_H422 (House)

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An Act To Increase Patients' Access to Quality Doctors
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0752
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MORRIS, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 752
H.P. 557
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Increase Patients' Access to Quality Doctors
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Senator STEWART of Aroostook.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures to increase patients' access to quality doctors.
An Act To Increase Transparency in the Legislature by Removing Certain Freedom of Access Act Exemptions
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0753
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CONNOR
Amends: 1 MRSA §402

Legislative Document
No. 753
H.P. 558
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Increase Transparency in the Legislature by Removing 
Certain Freedom of Access Act Exemptions
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CONNOR of Lewiston.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  1 MRSA §402, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 1991, c. 773, §2, is further 
amended to read:
C.  Legislative papers and reports until signed and publicly distributed in accordance 
with legislative rules, and records, working papers, drafts and interoffice and 
intraoffice memoranda used or maintained by any Legislator, legislative agency or 
legislative employee to prepare proposed Senate or House papers or reports for 
consideration by the Legislature or any of its committees during the legislative session 
or sessions in which the papers or reports are prepared or considered or to which the 
paper or report is carried over;
SUMMARY
The Freedom of Access Act currently provides that all records, working papers, drafts 
and interoffice and intraoffice memoranda used or maintained by any Legislator, legislative 
agency or legislative employee to prepare proposed Senate or House papers or reports for 
consideration by the Legislature or any of its committees are not considered public records 
during the legislative session or sessions in which the papers or reports are prepared or 
considered or to which the paper or report is carried over.  This bill removes that provision.
The bill retains the provision in current law that exempts from the definition of "public 
records" legislative papers and reports until signed and publicly distributed.
An Act Regarding Monhegan Plantation
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0755
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CRAFTS

Legislative Document
No. 755
H.P. 560
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act Regarding Monhegan Plantation
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAFTS of Newcastle.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill proposes to enact measures regarding Monhegan Plantation.
An Act To Promote Municipal Climate Action
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0754
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources
Sponsors: O'NEIL, BAILEY, COPELAND

Legislative Document
No. 754
H.P. 559
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Promote Municipal Climate Action
Reference to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.
Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York and
Representative: COPELAND of Saco.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would create a program to help municipalities set ambitious climate goals and 
achieve them with state support.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0759
Committee Amendment CA_A_H292 (House)

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An Act Regarding Criminal Services for Juveniles
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0756
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MORALES, WARREN

Legislative Document
No. 756
H.P. 561
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act Regarding Criminal Services for Juveniles
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORALES of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Representative: WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would explore and establish best practices regarding juvenile criminal 
services.
An Act Regarding Criminal Services for Juveniles
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0756
Committee Amendment CA_A_H940 (House)

LD756 
LR 1886(02) 
An Act Regarding Criminal Services for Juveniles 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment#{ H--1L/D) 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
$0 
$12,445,577 
$0 
$12,445,577 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
$11,420,406 
$11,420,406 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
$11,437,394 
$11,437,3 
This bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $7,000,000 in 
fiscal year 2022-23 to establish or expand certain services for children or juveniles. 
The bill also includes ongoing General Fund appropriations of $4,000,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2022-23 to 
the School and Student Supports program within the Department of Education to establish or expand school-based 
restorative justice programs, mentoring services, workforce development and educational and vocational programs for 
juveniles involved in the juvenile legal system. 
The bill provides a one-time General Fund appropriation of $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2022-23 to the Governor's Office 
of Policy Innovation and the Future to establish a pilot program to distribute funding to small community-based 
organizations and similar entities to establish or support c01mnunity-based services for juveniles, which may include, 
but are not limited to, diversion programs, academic and vocational education services, mentoring services and 
behavioral and mental health services, 
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $445,577 in fiscal year 2022-23 to the Department of Corrections 
for an organization to create, conduct and validate a juvenile needs assessment and for one Secreta1y Specialist 
position, one Data and Research Coordinator position and related costs to administer, process and review the needs 
assessments. 
LR1886(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0759
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S297 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0761
Committee Amendment CA_A_H182 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0763
Committee Amendment CA_A_H550 (House)

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An Act To Clarify the Disclosure of Records under the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0760
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MADIGAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §4008

Legislative Document
No. 760
H.P. 565
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Clarify the Disclosure of Records under the Child and 
Family Services and Child Protection Act
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4008, sub-§1-A is enacted to read:
1-A.  Disclosure.  The department may determine that for the purposes of disclosure 
under this section records are limited only to records created by the department in 
connection with its duties under this chapter.
SUMMARY
This bill provides clarifying language regarding what may be considered a child 
protective record for purposes of disclosure.  This change allows the Department of Health 
and Human Services to determine that documents in child protective records that were not 
originated by the department are not child protective records for the purposes of disclosure.
An Act To Clarify the Response to Truancy under the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0762
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MEYER
Amends: 22 MRSA §4002

Legislative Document
No. 762
H.P. 567
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Clarify the Response to Truancy under the Child and 
Family Services and Child Protection Act
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MEYER of Eliot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4002, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 360, §2, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Abuse or neglect.  "Abuse or neglect" means a threat to a child's health or welfare 
by physical, mental or emotional injury or impairment, sexual abuse or exploitation 
including under Title 17-A, sections 282, 852, 853 and 855, deprivation of essential needs 
or lack of protection from these or failure to ensure compliance with school attendance 
requirements under Title 20‑A, section 3272, subsection 2, paragraph B or section 5051-A, 
subsection 1, paragraph C truancy under Title 20-A, section 3272, subsection 2, paragraph 
C or section 5051-A, subsection 1, paragraph C or D, by a person responsible for the child.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §4002, sub-§6, ¶B, as amended by PL 2007, c. 304, §11, is 
further amended to read:
B.  Deprivation of adequate food, clothing, shelter, supervision or care or education 
when the child is at least 7 years of age and has not completed grade 6;
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §4002, sub-§6, ¶B-2 is enacted to read:
B-2.  Truancy under Title 20-A, section 3272, subsection 2, paragraph C or section 
5051-A, subsection 1, paragraph C or D;
SUMMARY
This bill amends definitions in the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act 
to update cross-references and to ensure the Department of Health and Human Services has 
the authority to intervene in situations involving truancy under the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 20-A.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0764
Committee Amendment CA_A_H109 (House)

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An Act To Allow State Vehicles Assigned to Maine Emergency Management Agency Employees To Be Used for Commuting
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0763
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN
Amends: 5 MRSA §7-B

Legislative Document
No. 763
H.P. 568
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Allow State Vehicles Assigned to Maine Emergency 
Management Agency Employees To Be Used for Commuting
Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant 
to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §7-B, first ¶, as amended by PL 2019, c. 578, §2, is further 
amended to read:
A state-owned or state-leased vehicle may not be used by any employee to commute 
between home and work, except for those vehicles authorized and assigned to employees 
of the Baxter State Park Authority and of the Department of Defense, Veterans and 
Emergency Management, Military Bureau and Maine Emergency Management Agency as 
designated by the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and 
to law enforcement officials within the following organizational units:  Bureau of State 
Police; Maine Drug Enforcement Agency; Office of the State Fire Marshal; the division 
within the Department of Public Safety designated by the Commissioner of Public Safety 
to enforce the law relating to the manufacture, importation, storage, transportation and sale 
of all liquor and to administer those laws relating to licensing and collection of taxes on 
malt liquor and wine; Bureau of Motor Vehicles; Bureau of Marine Patrol; the forest 
protection unit within the Bureau of Forestry; Bureau of Warden Service; Bureau of Parks 
and Lands; and the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, the investigation division and the 
Medicaid fraud control unit within the Office of the Attorney General.
SUMMARY
This bill allows an employee of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency 
Management, Maine Emergency Management Agency to use a state-owned or state-leased 
vehicle to commute between home and work if so designated by the Commissioner of 
Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0765
Committee Amendment CA_A_H394 (House)

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An Act To Authorize the Maine Emergency Management Agency To Requisition Food Supplies for Emergency Use or Special Duty Assignments
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0764
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN
Amends: 5 MRSA §8-C

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No. 764
H.P. 569
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Authorize the Maine Emergency Management Agency 
To Requisition Food Supplies for Emergency Use or Special Duty 
Assignments
Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant 
to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §8-C, first ¶, as corrected by RR 1995, c. 2, §1 and amended by 
PL 2001, c. 354, §3; PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §§6 and 7; PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §7; and PL 
2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23, is further amended to read:
All commissary-type facilities operated by state departments for the sale of food and 
food supplies to any person must be eliminated.  Purchasing of food and food supplies for 
any person by requisition or otherwise is prohibited, except that the Department of Defense, 
Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Emergency Management Agency and the 
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry may requisition food supplies for 
emergency use or special duty assignments.  Meals purchased and prepared for institutional 
or school use may be sold to employees or to visitors based on the actual total cost of 
purchasing, preparing and serving such food or food supplies. In the case of institutions 
and schools operated by the Department of Health and Human Services, income derived 
from the sale of meals accrues to the General Fund. With the approval of the Commissioner 
of Health and Human Services and the head of the institution involved, no charge may be 
made for the provision of meals to any state employee who eats such meals within the scope 
of employment and in doing so serves a function of that employment. If such approval is 
given, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall establish standards that must 
be applied uniformly at all institutions within the department.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, 
Maine Emergency Management Agency to requisition food supplies for emergency use or 
special duty assignments and corrects a reference to the Department of Agriculture, 
Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry.
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Certain State Employees by Allowing Disclosure of Certain Confidential Information in Limited Circumstances
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0766
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: HARNETT
Amends: 22 MRSA §4008

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No. 766
H.P. 571
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Ensure the Safety of Certain State Employees by 
Allowing Disclosure of Certain Confidential Information in Limited 
Circumstances
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HARNETT of Gardiner.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §4008, sub-§2, ¶A-2 is enacted to read:
A-2.  An administrator of a social media service, to the extent authorized by a court for 
reporting, investigating or removing a threat or serious intimidation attempt directed 
against an employee of the department, an employee of the Attorney General's office, 
a guardian ad litem or an officer of any court or court system.  The information remains 
confidential and the social media service may not redisclose any of the information 
provided by the department.  For the purposes of this subsection, "social media service" 
means an electronic medium or service through which users create, share and view 
user-generated content;
SUMMARY
This bill allows the Department of Health and Human Services, with court 
authorization, to release confidential information maintained in its child protective records 
to an administrator of a social media service to report, investigate or remove a threat or 
serious intimidation attempt directed at department staff, an employee of the Attorney 
General's office, a guardian ad litem or a court officer.  The bill also defines the term "social 
media service" and prohibits a social media service from redisclosing the confidential 
information provided by the department.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0768
Committee Amendment CA_A_H261 (House)

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An Act To Allow the Participation of Marine Patrol Officers in Proceedings for Administrative Suspension of a License or Certificate
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0767
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: McDONALD
Amends: 4 MRSA §807

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No. 767
H.P. 572
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Allow the Participation of Marine Patrol Officers in 
Proceedings for Administrative Suspension of a License or 
Certificate
Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative McDONALD of Stonington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ¶T, as amended by PL 2019, c. 597, §2, is further 
amended to read:
T.  A marine patrol officer who is not an attorney but is representing the Department 
of Marine Resources in a libel proceeding before a District Court under Title 12, section 
6207; or
Sec. 2.  4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ¶U, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 597, §3, is amended 
to read:
U.  Practice, pursuant to a rule of the Supreme Judicial Court, by a law student enrolled 
in a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.; or
Sec. 3.  4 MRSA §807, sub-§3, ¶V is enacted to read:
V.  A marine patrol officer who is not an attorney but is representing the Department 
of Marine Resources in a hearing under Title 12, section 6374, subsection 2 for 
administrative suspension of a license or certificate.
SUMMARY
This bill amends the law prohibiting the unauthorized practice of law to allow a marine 
patrol officer who is not an attorney to represent the Department of Marine Resources in a 
hearing under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 6374, subsection 2 for 
administrative suspension of a license or certificate.
An Act To Explore Alternative Uses of Pulpwood and To Support the Logging and Forestry Industries
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0768
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: DUCHARME, FARRIN, COLLAMORE, DOLLOFF, GRIGNON, POIRIER, SKOLFIELD, STETKIS, BLACK

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No. 768
H.P. 573
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Explore Alternative Uses of Pulpwood and To Support 
the Logging and Forestry Industries
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DUCHARME of Madison.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representatives: COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, DOLLOFF of Milton Township, GRIGNON of 
Athens, POIRIER of Skowhegan, SKOLFIELD of Weld, STETKIS of Canaan, Senator: 
BLACK of Franklin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This emergency bill proposes to explore alternative uses of pulpwood and to support 
the State's logging and forestry industries.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0770
Committee Amendment CA_A_H226 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0769
Committee Amendment CA_A_H537 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0771
Committee Amendment CA_A_H220 (House)

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An Act To Apply the Civil Trespass Law to Hunting Dogs
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0770
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: THERIAULT
Amends: 12 MRSA §10657

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No. 770
H.P. 575
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Apply the Civil Trespass Law to Hunting Dogs
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative THERIAULT of China.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §10657, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 334, §1, is 
amended to read:
B.  Enter or remain in or cause a projectile to enter or remain in or allow the person's 
hunting dog to enter or remain in any place in defiance of a lawful order not to enter or 
an order to vacate that was personally communicated to that person by the owner of 
the place or another authorized person.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a person engaging in an activity governed by the inland fisheries and 
wildlife laws from allowing the person's hunting dog to enter or remain in any place in 
defiance of a lawful order not to enter or an order to vacate that was personally 
communicated to that person by the owner of the place or another authorized person.
An Act To Increase the Availability of Mental Health Services for a Defendant Who Has Been Found Incompetent To Stand Trial
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0769
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: STOVER
Amends: 34-A MRSA §3069-C

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No. 769
H.P. 574
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Increase the Availability of Mental Health Services for a 
Defendant Who Has Been Found Incompetent To Stand Trial
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative STOVER of Boothbay.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  34-A MRSA §3069-C is enacted to read:
§3069-C.  Placement of defendants found incompetent to stand trial
1.  Acceptance of placement.  The commissioner may accept the placement of an adult 
defendant in a mental health unit of a correctional facility who a court finds is incompetent 
to stand trial and whom the court commits to the custody of the Commissioner of Health 
and Human Services under Title 15, section 101-D, subsection 5 if, in addition to the 
findings required under Title 15, section 101-D, subsection 5, the court, after hearing, finds 
that:
A.  The defendant is a person with mental illness and, as a result of the defendant's 
mental illness, it is more probable than not that the defendant poses a likelihood of 
serious harm to others;
B.  There is not sufficient security at a state mental health institute to address the 
likelihood of serious harm; and
C.  There is no other less restrictive alternative to placement in a mental health unit of 
a correctional facility.
2.  Termination of placement.  The commissioner may terminate the placement of a 
defendant accepted pursuant to this section if the commissioner determines that the 
likelihood of serious harm posed by the defendant has decreased or the security at a state 
mental health institute has increased or for any other reason.
3.  Disclosure of information.  With respect to an adult defendant who has previously 
been hospitalized under Title 34-B, chapter 3, subchapter 4, the commissioner may make 
it a prerequisite to accepting placement of the defendant under this section that necessary 
information be disclosed to the department pursuant to Title 34-B, section 1207, subsection 
1, paragraph B.
4.  Application of other laws.  All other applicable provisions of law governing 
defendants found incompetent to stand trial apply to defendants accepted for placement 
under this section.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Corrections to accept the placement of an 
adult defendant in a mental health unit of a correctional facility when the adult defendant 
has been found incompetent to stand trial and committed to the custody of the 
Commissioner of Health and Human Services and certain conditions are met.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0772
Committee Amendment CA_A_H138 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0773
Committee Amendment CA_A_H172 (House)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0775
Committee Amendment CA_A_H191 (House)

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