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An Act To Include within the Definitions of "Public Employee" and "Judicial Employee" Those Who Have Been Employed for Less Than 6 Months
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0775
Committee Amendment CA_B_H915 (House)

COJ\.1Jv1ITTEE AMENDMENT " B" to H.P. 580, L.D. 775, "An Act To Include 
within the Definitions of "Public Employee" and "Judicial Employee" Those Who Have 
Been Employed for Less Than 6 Months" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in paragraph C in the first line (page 1, line 
in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "employee" the following: 'is not entitled to a 
pre-disciplinary hearing and' 
Amend the bill in section 9 in § 1283-A in the first indented paragraph in the 3rd line 
(page 2, line 32 inL.D.) by inserting after the following: "cause" the following: 'during that 
probationaiy period' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, specifies that 
employees of the State are not entitled to a pre-disciplinary·hearing during the required 
probationary period. It also clarifies that a judicial employee may be dismissed, suspended 
or otherwise disciplined without cause during the probationary period. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Revised: 03/31/22 7,-iPae:.. 
LD775 
LR 790(04) 
An Act To Include within the Definitions of "Public Employee" and "Judicial Employee" Those Who 
Have Been Employed for Less Than 6 Months 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment £• { i / 5 \ 
Committee: Labor and Housing 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Maine Labor Relations Board associated with a potential increase in filings seeking to clarify 
the composition of existing bargaining units to include certain public employees with less than 6 months of 
employment can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0790(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Length of Time and Circumstances for Which a Sheriff May Furlough Individuals Incarcerated in a County Jail
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0776
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: COSTAIN, DESCHAMBAULT
Amends: 30-A MRSA §1556

Legislative Document
No. 776
H.P. 581
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Amend the Length of Time and Circumstances for 
Which a Sheriff May Furlough Individuals Incarcerated in a 
County Jail
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COSTAIN of Plymouth.
Cosponsored by Senator: DESCHAMBAULT of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §1556, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §118, 
is further amended to read:
1.  Furlough authorized.  The sheriff may establish rules for and permit a prisoner 
under the final sentence of a court a furlough from the county jail in which the prisoner is 
confined.  Furlough may be granted for not more than 3 7 days at one time in order to 
permit the prisoner to visit a dying relative, to obtain medical services, to participate in a 
program operated by a jail that conditions release on regular daily reporting to the jail of 
the prisoner's location and activities or for any other reason consistent with the 
rehabilitation of an inmate or prisoner that is consistent with the laws or rules of the sheriff's 
department.  Furlough may be granted for a period longer than 3 7 days if required to 
provide treatment for a physical or mental condition of the prisoner, including a substance 
use disorder, as determined by a qualified licensed professional.
SUMMARY
This bill extends from 3 to 7 days the length of time that a sheriff may furlough a person 
who is incarcerated in a county jail.  The bill adds to the purposes for which furlough may 
be granted participation in a program operated by a jail that conditions release on regular 
daily reporting to the jail of the prisoner's location and activities.
An Act To Promote Minimum Wage Consistency
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0774
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: MORRIS, BRADSTREET, COSTAIN, DRINKWATER, NEWMAN, PERKINS, PICKETT
Amends: 26 MRSA §664

Legislative Document
No. 774
H.P. 579
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Promote Minimum Wage Consistency
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORRIS of Turner.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BRADSTREET of Vassalboro, COSTAIN of Plymouth, 
DRINKWATER of Milford, NEWMAN of Belgrade, PERKINS of Oakland, PICKETT of 
Dixfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  26 MRSA §664, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Preemption.  A municipality or other political subdivision may not enact an 
ordinance or other rule purporting to have the force of law under its home rule or other 
authority regulating minimum wage paid by an employer.  Any ordinance or other rule of 
a municipality or other political subdivision that regulates the minimum wage paid by an 
employer in effect on the effective date of this subsection is unenforceable.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a municipality or other political subdivision of the State from 
enacting an ordinance regulating the minimum wage that an employer must pay an 
employee.
An Act To Correct Career and Technical Education Funding
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0777
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: FECTEAU, POULIOT, ANDREWS, DRINKWATER, RUDNICKI

Legislative Document
No. 777
H.P. 582
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Correct Career and Technical Education Funding
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FECTEAU of Augusta.
Cosponsored by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec and
Representatives: ANDREWS of Paris, DRINKWATER of Milford, 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 correct career and technical education funding.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0780
Committee Amendment CA_A_H153 (House)

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An Act To Enable Electronic Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect for Certain Mandated Reporters
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0778
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MADIGAN
Amends: 22 MRSA §4012

Legislative Document
No. 778
H.P. 583
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Enable Electronic Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse 
and Neglect for Certain Mandated Reporters
Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary 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 §4012, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 402, §2, is further 
amended to read:
1.  Immediate report.  Reports regarding abuse or neglect must be made immediately 
by telephone to the department unless otherwise specified in this subsection and must be 
followed by a written report within 48 hours if requested by the department.
Hospitals, medical personnel Medical professionals, hospitals and hospital staff, school 
personnel and law enforcement personnel may submit emergency reports through 
password-protected e-mail submissions.  A faxed report may also be accepted when 
preceded by a telephone call informing the department of the incoming fax transmission 
electronically.  The department shall provide a portal through which these electronic reports 
may be submitted that is linked to the department's comprehensive child welfare 
information system.
SUMMARY
This bill amends outdated language regarding electronic submission of reports of 
suspected abuse or neglect to the Department of Health and Human Services by removing 
the language regarding secure e-mail and fax transmissions.  Instead, electronic reports are 
submitted through a portal provided by the department linked to the department's 
comprehensive child welfare information system.  The bill also expands the types of 
mandated reporters who may report electronically to include school personnel.
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Economy
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0781
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business
Sponsors: PIERCE

Legislative Document
No. 781
H.P. 586
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Economy
Reference to the Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and 
Business suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PIERCE of Falmouth.
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 strengthen the State's economy.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0782
Committee Amendment CA_A_H281 (House)

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An Act Regarding the Membership of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Advisory Board
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0783
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: O'NEIL, MAXMIN, GROHOSKI, MEYER, KEIM
Amends: 5 MRSA §3360-N

Legislative Document
No. 783
H.P. 588
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act Regarding the Membership of the Sexual Assault Forensic 
Examiner Advisory Board
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative O'NEIL of Saco.
Cosponsored by Senator MAXMIN of Lincoln and
Representatives: GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, MEYER of Eliot, Senator: KEIM of Oxford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  5 MRSA §3360-N, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. GG, §2, is 
further amended to read:
1.  Establishment and membership.  The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner 
Advisory Board, referred to in this chapter as the "board," established under section 
12004‑J, subsection 13, is established within the Department of Health and Human 
Services.  The board consists of 13 15 members appointed by the Commissioner of Health 
and Human Services.  Members must include the following:
A.  One physician licensed to practice medicine in the State;
B.  One member of the State Board of Nursing representing a school of nursing;
C.  One Two sexual assault nurse examiner examiners;
D.  One representative from a sexual assault support center;
E.  One member from a statewide coalition against sexual assault;
F.  One survivor of sexual assault;
G.  One attorney from the Department of the Attorney General, designated by the 
Attorney General;
H.  One employee of the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory;
I.  One member from a statewide association of prosecutors;
J.  One member from a statewide association of hospitals;
K.  One member who is a forensic pediatric health care provider; and
K-1.  One representative of law enforcement; and
L.  Two public members.
SUMMARY
This bill adds to the membership of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Advisory 
Board an additional sexual assault nurse examiner and one representative of law 
enforcement.  The bill also clarifies that one member is a representative from a sexual 
assault support center and changes the member representing the State Board of Nursing to 
a member representing a school of nursing.
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Department of Corrections for Certified Batterer Intervention Programming
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0782
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: WARREN, ROSEN, COREY, FAY, PICKETT, RECKITT

Legislative Document
No. 782
H.P. 587
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Department of 
Corrections for Certified Batterer Intervention Programming
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WARREN of Hallowell.
Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and
Representatives: COREY of Windham, FAY of Raymond, PICKETT of Dixfield, RECKITT 
of South Portland.
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 implement the recommendations of the Department of Corrections 
for improvement of certified batterer intervention programming in Maine.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0785
Committee Amendment CA_A_H562 (House)

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An Act To Change the Standard for Assessing Risk of Serious Harm
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0785
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CARDONE, BALDACCI, CRAVEN, PERRY, ROEDER, GUERIN
Amends: 34-B MRSA §3801

Legislative Document
No. 785
H.P. 590
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Change the Standard for Assessing Risk of Serious Harm
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CARDONE of Bangor.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, McDONALD of Stonington, PERRY of Bangor, 
ROEDER of Bangor, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  34-B MRSA §3801, sub-§4-A, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 651, §4, is 
amended to read:
D.  For the purposes of section 3873‑A, in In view of the person's treatment history, 
current behavior and inability to make an informed decision, a reasonable likelihood 
that the person's mental health will deteriorate and that the person will in the 
foreseeable future pose a likelihood of serious harm as defined in paragraphs paragraph 
A, B or C.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a medical practitioner to consider a person's treatment history, current 
behavior and inability to make an informed decision in determining whether there is a 
likelihood of serious harm when examining a patient for the purposes of recommending 
hospitalization.  Current law allows this consideration only for progressive treatment 
programs.
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Approval Authority over and Oversight of Certified Nursing Assistant Educational Programs
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0784
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CRAVEN, BROOKS, CARDONE, CLOUTIER, GROHOSKI, STOVER, MOORE
Amends: 32 MRSA §2104

Legislative Document
No. 784
H.P. 589
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Approval Authority over and 
Oversight of Certified Nursing Assistant Educational Programs
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Cosponsored by Representatives: BROOKS of Lewiston, CARDONE of Bangor, CLOUTIER 
of Lewiston, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, McCREIGHT of Harpswell, STOVER of Boothbay, 
Senator: MOORE of Washington.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §2104, sub-§4, ¶B, as amended by PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §114, 
is further amended to read:
B.  That it is prepared to meet those standards established by the board; and
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §2104, sub-§4, ¶C, as amended by PL 2009, c. 628, §3, is further 
amended to read:
C.  That it is prepared to meet those standards for educational programming and faculty 
as established by the Department of Health and Human Services; and.
Sec. 3.  32 MRSA §2104, sub-§4, ¶D, as amended by PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §114, 
is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill simplifies requirements for approval of educational programs for certified 
nursing assistants that are carried out by health care facilities by removing the requirement 
that health care facilities seeking approval must demonstrate that an educational institution 
cannot also provide such a program within 30 days of the application.  Programs carried 
out by health care facilities must still be approved by the Department of Health and Human 
Services consistent with the curriculum approved by State Board of Nursing and must still 
fulfill all standards established by the department and by the board.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0786
Committee Amendment CA_A_H472 (House)

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An Act To Improve the Quality and Affol'dability of Primary Health Care Provided by Federally Qualified Health Centers
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0787
House Amendment HA_A_H1045 (House)

HOUSE Al'vIENDMENT "A " to S.P. 625, L.D. 1787, "An Act To Improve the 
Quality and Affol'dability of Primary Health Care Provided by Federally Qualified Health 
Centers" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency clause. 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
TOWN: Eliot 
Page I - 130LR2355(09) 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act To Direct the Department of Labor To Work with the Department of Education and Colleges and Universities and Career and Technical Education Centers To Develop a Preapprenticeship Program and Career Ladder for the Direct Care Workforce
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0786
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: GRIFFIN, DILLINGHAM, DUCHARME, FAY, RUDNICKI

Legislative Document
No. 786
H.P. 591
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Direct the Department of Labor To Work with the 
Department of Education and Colleges and Universities and Career 
and Technical Education Centers To Develop a Preapprenticeship 
Program and Career Ladder for the Direct Care Workforce
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRIFFIN of Levant.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DILLINGHAM of Oxford, DUCHARME of Madison, FAY 
of Raymond, 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 direct the Department of Labor to work with the Department of 
Education, colleges and universities in the State and career and technical education centers 
to develop education and certification programs for direct care workers, including 
vocational education programs such as preapprenticeship programs at career and technical 
education centers, apprenticeship programs and so-called "earn as you learn" programs.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0788
Committee Amendment CA_A_H689 (House)

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An Act To Comprehensively Address Homelessness and Affordable Housing in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0787
Committee: Labor and Housing
Sponsors: MORALES, CARNEY, WHITE

Legislative Document
No. 787
H.P. 592
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Comprehensively Address Homelessness and Affordable 
Housing in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Labor and Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MORALES of South Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland and
Representative: WHITE of Waterville.
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 comprehensively address homelessness and 
affordable housing in the State.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0790
Committee Amendment CA_A_H112 (House)

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An Act To Expand Administration of Lifesaving Opioid Medication
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0789
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: McDONALD

Legislative Document
No. 789
H.P. 594
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act To Expand Administration of Lifesaving Opioid Medication
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services 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:
CONCEPT DRAFT
SUMMARY
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.
This bill would legalize the installation and use of emergency opioid overdose antidote 
kits in the State for use by the public.
An Act Clarifying Patient Consent for Certain Medical Examinations
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0790
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: DOUDERA
Amends: 24 MRSA §2905-B

Legislative Document
No. 790
H.P. 595
House of Representatives, March 5, 2021
An Act Clarifying Patient Consent for Certain Medical 
Examinations
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DOUDERA of Camden.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24 MRSA §2905-B, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 602, §1, is amended to read:
§2905-B.  Informed consent for pelvic, rectal or prostate examination on anesthetized 
or unconscious patient
A health care practitioner may not perform a pelvic, rectal or prostate examination or 
supervise a pelvic, rectal or prostate examination performed by an individual practicing 
under the supervision of the health care practitioner on a patient without first obtaining the 
patient's specific informed consent, orally and in writing, to that pelvic, rectal or prostate 
examination, unless:
1.  Unconscious patient; diagnostic purposes and medically necessary.  In the case 
of an unconscious patient, the examination is required for diagnostic purposes and is 
medically necessary; or
2.  Examination on unconscious alleged victim of sexual assault.  The health care 
practitioner is authorized to perform the examination pursuant to section 2986, subsection 
5.; or
3.  Conscious patient.  The patient is conscious, in which case the health care 
practitioner shall obtain the patient's specific informed consent, orally, to that pelvic, rectal 
or prostate examination.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that written informed consent is not required for pelvic, rectal or 
prostate examinations performed on a conscious patient; in such cases the informed consent 
must be obtained orally.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0791
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S284 (Senate)

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An Act Regarding Telehealth Regulations
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0791
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SANBORN, TEPLER

Legislative Document
No. 791
S.P. 50
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act Regarding Telehealth Regulations
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator SANBORN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative TEPLER of Topsham.
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 amend the laws governing telehealth.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0792
Committee Amendment CA_A_S105 (Senate)

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An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Eligibility Provisions of the Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0792
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: CLAXTON
Amends: 22 MRSA §3790-A

Legislative Document
No. 792
S.P. 53
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Eligibility Provisions of 
the Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program
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.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CLAXTON of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3790-A, sub-§2, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 387, §1, is 
amended to read:
C.  Is pursuing a postsecondary undergraduate degree, industry-recognized certificate 
or similar credential in a field or occupation that has at least an average number of job 
outlook openings as identified by the Center for Workforce Research and Information 
within the Department of Labor.  For fields or occupations for which the number of job 
outlook is openings is lower than average, the commissioner or the commissioner's 
designee must approve the applicant's or participant's education plan.  If the applicant 
or participant is pursuing a postsecondary undergraduate 4-year degree, it must be in a 
health care, technology or engineering field as specified in department rules, which 
must at a minimum specify the health care, technology, engineering and education 
fields;
SUMMARY
This bill changes the term "job outlook" to "job openings" in the law governing the 
Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program to better describe the criteria 
for participation to be identified by the Center for Workforce Research and Information 
within the Department of Labor.  It provides that department rules must specify at minimum 
the fields of health care, technology, engineering and education in the provision governing 
approved postsecondary undergraduate 4-year degree programs.
An Act To Include as a Factor in Sentencing the Selection of a Victim Based on the Victim's Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0793
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DAVIS, CYRWAY
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1501

Legislative Document
No. 793
S.P. 55
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Include as a Factor in Sentencing the Selection of a 
Victim Based on the Victim's Employment as a Law Enforcement 
Officer
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Cosponsored by Senator: CYRWAY of Kennebec.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1501, sub-§8, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2, 
is amended to read:
B.  The selection by the person of the victim or of the property that was damaged or 
otherwise affected by the crime because of the race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, 
national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or homelessness or 
employment as a law enforcement officer of the victim or of the owner or occupant of 
that property; and
SUMMARY
Current law on sentencing in criminal cases allows consideration of the selection of the 
victim based on bias against certain specific populations.  This bill adds to the list of biases 
the employment of the victim as a law enforcement officer.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0791
Committee Amendment CA_A_S280 (Senate)

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An Act To Maintain Maine's System of Therapeutic Foster Care for Children through the Creation of a Nonprofit Risk Indemnification Trust
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0794
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SANBORN

Legislative Document
No. 794
S.P. 57
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Maintain Maine's System of Therapeutic Foster Care for 
Children through the Creation of a Nonprofit Risk Indemnification 
Trust
(EMERGENCY)
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by 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 emergency bill proposes to direct the Department of Professional and Financial 
Regulation, Bureau of Insurance and the Department of Health and Human Services to 
develop a state nonprofit risk indemnification trust to provide liability insurance coverage 
for entities such as state-contracted providers of therapeutic foster care that are unable to 
obtain affordable coverage through ordinary means and when coverage is required by law 
or is necessary for the conduct of a public purpose.  The bill proposes to indemnify 
nonprofit beneficiary organizations and their officers, directors and agents for financial loss 
due to the imposition of legal liability.
An Act To Address Rental Housing Policies
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0795
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: POULIOT

Legislative Document
No. 795
S.P. 62
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Address Rental Housing Policies
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator POULIOT of Kennebec.
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 address rental housing policies.
An Act To Create a Registry To Improve Access to Automated External Defibrillators
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0797
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DESCHAMBAULT
Amends: 32 MRSA §88-C

Legislative Document
No. 797
S.P. 67
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Create a Registry To Improve Access to Automated 
External Defibrillators
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §88-C is enacted to read:
§88-C.  Registry of automated external defibrillators
The director shall establish a registry of publicly accessible automated external 
defibrillators, as defined in Title 22, section 2150-C, that are located within the State for 
the purpose of assisting a person or a law enforcement officer, firefighter or emergency 
medical services person who calls for assistance in an emergency situation.
The director may accept grants, funds, equipment and services to establish, operate and 
maintain the registry of publicly accessible automated external defibrillators.  The 
department shall adopt rules regarding information collected for, maintained by and 
released by the registry.  Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical 
rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Director of Maine Emergency Medical Services within the 
Department of Public Safety to establish a registry of publicly accessible automated 
external defibrillators located within the State for the purpose of assisting a person or a law 
enforcement officer, firefighter or emergency medical services person who calls for 
assistance in an emergency situation.  The bill authorizes the director to accept grants, 
funds, equipment and services to establish, operate and maintain the registry of publicly 
accessible automated external defibrillators and requires the Department of Public Safety 
to adopt routine technical rules regarding the registry.
An Act To Restrict Sales of Catalytic Converters Removed from Motor Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0796
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: TIMBERLAKE, DILLINGHAM, CYRWAY, DIAMOND
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1804-A

Legislative Document
No. 796
S.P. 61
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Restrict Sales of Catalytic Converters Removed from 
Motor Vehicles
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative DILLINGHAM of Oxford and
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1804-A is enacted to read:
§1804-A.  Sale of used catalytic converters
Only a holder of an inspection mechanic certificate under section 1761 may sell a 
catalytic converter that has been removed from a motor vehicle.
SUMMARY
This bill restricts any person other than a holder of an inspection mechanic certificate 
from selling a catalytic converter that has been removed from a motor vehicle.
An Act To Amend the Procedures for Veterinarians in the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0799
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MOORE, BENNETT, MADIGAN, PERRY
Amends: 32 MRSA §4878

Legislative Document
No. 799
S.P. 71
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Amend the Procedures for Veterinarians in the 
Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MOORE of Washington.
Cosponsored by Senator: BENNETT of Oxford, Representatives: MADIGAN of Waterville, 
PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §4878, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2017, c. 360, §9, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Electronic prescribing.  A veterinarian licensed under this chapter whose scope of 
practice includes prescribing a benzodiazepine or an opioid medication and who has the 
capability to electronically prescribe shall prescribe all benzodiazepine or opioid 
medication electronically by July 1, 2022 2025 or when an electronic platform for 
prescribing is widely available for veterinarians if that occurs before July 1, 2022 2025 as 
determined by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services.  A veterinarian licensed 
under this chapter unable to comply with the electronic prescribing requirements of this 
subsection may request a waiver from the Commissioner of Health and Human Services 
for circumstances in which exceptions are appropriate as determined by the Commissioner 
of Health and Human Services.
SUMMARY
This bill delays until July 1, 2025 the implementation of the requirement that a 
veterinarian whose scope of practice includes prescribing a benzodiazepine or an opioid 
medication prescribe all benzodiazepine or opioid medication electronically.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0800
Committee Amendment CA_A_S110 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0791
Committee Amendment CA_B_S281 (Senate)

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An Act Regarding Sentencing Options for a Person Convicted of a Crime Committed While Serving a Term of Imprisonment
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0801
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: MIRAMANT
Amends: 17-A MRSA §1609

Legislative Document
No. 801
S.P. 109
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act Regarding Sentencing Options for a Person Convicted of a 
Crime Committed While Serving a Term of Imprisonment
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MIRAMANT of Knox.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §1609, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the provision of law that provides that when an individual subject to 
an undischarged term of imprisonment is convicted of a crime committed while in 
execution of any term of imprisonment or of an attempt to commit a crime while in 
execution of any term of imprisonment, the sentence is not concurrent with any 
undischarged term of imprisonment and no portion of the nonconcurrent sentence may be 
suspended.
An Act Regarding Violation of a Protective Order
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0803
Committee Amendment CA_A_S204 (Senate)
Amends: 19-A MRSA §4011

COM:MITTEE AMENDMENT "f3 " to S.P. 117, L.D. 803, "An Act Regarding 
Violation of a Protective Order" 
Amend the bill by inserting after the enacting clause the following: 
'Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §4011, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2001, c. 420, §1, is further 
amended to read: 
1. Crime committed. Except as provided in subsections 2 aE:4.,_ 4 and 5, violation of 
the following is a Class D crime when the defendant has prior actual notice, which may be 
notice by means other than service in hand, of the order or agreement: 
A. A temporary, emergency, interim or final protective order, an order of a tribal court 
of the Passamaquoddy Tribe or the Penobscot Nation or a similar order issued by a 
court of the United States or of another state, territory, commonwealth or tribe; or 
B. A court-approved consent agreement.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a cross-reference to the 3rd exception to violation of a protection 
from abuse order being a Class D crime . 
. FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/06/21 frac 
LD 803 
LR 391(02) 
An Act Regarding Violation of a Protective Order 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment'~" { 5- 2D1\ 
Committee: Judiciary 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Future biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increase in the incidence of class C crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs. 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new felony cases filed in the court system does not 
require additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional fines may increase General Fund and other dedicated revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The bill modifies an existing class C crime of violating a protective order to include instances when the protective 
order was not issued by a Maine court. It is unclear how many additional individuals will be convicted of a Class C 
crime who otherwise would not have been. The current average cost of incarcerating an individual for a single year is 
$55,203. The Department of Corrections has not indicated the need for additional funding at this time and no funding 
is included in the bill.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0802
Committee Amendment CA_A_S111 (Senate)

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Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0804
Committee Amendment CA_A_S128 (Senate)

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An Act Regarding Violation of a Protective Order
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0803
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: DESCHAMBAULT
Amends: 19-A MRSA §4011

Legislative Document
No. 803
S.P. 117
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act Regarding Violation of a Protective Order
Submitted by the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2.
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DESCHAMBAULT of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  19-A MRSA §4011, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 420, §2, is amended 
to read:
4.  Reckless conduct; assault.  A defendant who violates a protective order issued 
pursuant to section 4007 or an order that is similar to a protective order pursuant to section 
4007 issued by a court of the United States or of another state, territory, commonwealth or 
tribe through conduct that is reckless and that creates a substantial risk of death or serious 
bodily injury to the plaintiff named in the protective order or who assaults the plaintiff 
named in the protective order commits a Class C crime.
SUMMARY
Under current law a person who violates a protective order issued by a Maine court 
through conduct that is reckless and that creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily 
injury to the person named in the protective order or who assaults that person commits a 
Class C crime.  This bill extends the prohibited conduct to a violation of an order that is 
similar to a protective order and that is issued by a court of the United States or of another 
state, territory, commonwealth or tribe.
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0805
Committee Amendment CA_A_S80 (Senate)

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An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Firearms at Voting Places
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0805
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: BREEN, MORALES, ARFORD, BAILEY, DOUDERA, HARNETT, MILLETT, OSHER, SACHS, ZAGER
Amends: 21-A MRSA §631-B

Legislative Document
No. 805
S.P. 123
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Prohibit Firearms at Voting 
Places
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BREEN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative MORALES of South Portland and
Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BAILEY of Gorham, DOUDERA of Camden, 
HARNETT of Gardiner, MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, OSHER of Orono, SACHS of Freeport, 
ZAGER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §631-B is enacted to read:
§631-B.  Security of voting places
Municipal officers may prohibit the possession and display of firearms at voting places 
on election day, except that:
1.  Firearm secured.  This section does not apply to an unloaded firearm that is stored 
inside a locked vehicle within 250 feet of the entrance to the voting place if the firearm is 
stored inside a closed container, a zipped case or a locked firearms rack; and
2.  Law enforcement officer.  This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer 
certified pursuant to Title 25, chapter 341 who is authorized to carry a firearm.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes municipal officers to prohibit the possession and display of 
firearms at voting places on election day, with exceptions for firearms secured in locked 
vehicles and certified law enforcement officers.
An Act To Clarify That Municipal Officers May Accept a Proposed, Unaccepted Way for Pedestrian, Bicycle and Other Nonmotorized Use
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0806
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: CARNEY, DOUDERA, BREEN, DAUGHTRY, BELL, GROHOSKI, HARNETT, KESSLER, ZEIGLER
Amends: 23 MRSA §3036

Legislative Document
No. 806
S.P. 130
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Clarify That Municipal Officers May Accept a Proposed, 
Unaccepted Way for Pedestrian, Bicycle and Other Nonmotorized 
Use
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator CARNEY of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative DOUDERA of Camden and
Senators: BREEN of Cumberland, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representatives: BELL of 
Yarmouth, GROHOSKI of Ellsworth, HARNETT of Gardiner, KESSLER of South Portland, 
ZEIGLER of Montville.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §3036 is enacted to read:
§3036.  Pedestrian and bicycle paths
Nothing in this chapter prohibits the municipal officers of an affected municipality 
from accepting a proposed, unaccepted way as a path exclusively for pedestrian, bicycle 
and other nonmotorized uses.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that municipal officers may accept a proposed, unaccepted way for 
pedestrian, bicycle and other nonmotorized uses.
An Act To Ensure Equitable Access to Mobile Hotspots for Maine Students
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 0807
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Sponsors: DILL, DAUGHTRY, RAFFERTY, JAVNER

Legislative Document
No. 807
S.P. 139
In Senate, March 5, 2021
An Act To Ensure Equitable Access to Mobile Hotspots for Maine 
Students
Reference to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered 
printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator DILL of Penobscot.
Cosponsored by Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York, 
Representatives: JAVNER of Chester, McCREA of Fort 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 enact measures to ensure equitable access to mobile Internet 
access through portable wireless access points, or mobile hotspots, for Maine students 
through federal funding for establishment and maintenance.