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Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1248
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H483 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Protect the Quality of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohib1tmg Physicians from Preset ibmg Abort1on-mducmg Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electrontc Commumcat10n
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1249
Committee Amendment CA_A_H386 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " 
to HP 797, L D 1249, "An Act to Protect the 
Quality of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohib1tmg Physicians from Preset ibmg 
Abort1on-mducmg Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electrontc 
Commumcat10n" 
Amend the btll m section 2 m § 1600 by strikmg out all of subsect10n 2 (page 1, Imes 
to 22 in L D ) and msertmg the followmg 
'2. Prohibitions. A person may not prescribe an abort10n-mducmg drug 01 a device 
designed to produce an abortion by telehealth; telephone, the Internet or other type of digital 
commumcat1on ' 
Amend the bill m section 2 m § 1600 by stnkmg out all of subsect10n 3 (page 1, hne 23 
mLD) 
Amend the bill m section 2 m § 1600 by renumbermg the subsections to read 
consecutively 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is a minority report of the committee, removes the prov1S1on 
of the bill that prohibits the shipment of an abortion-mducmg drug or device by mail, 
express delivery service or other means of mterstate commerce 
The amendment retams the prov1S1on of the bill subJectmg a person who p1escribes an 
abortion-mducmg drug or device by telehealth, telephone, the Internet or other type of 
d1g1tal commumcatton to civil habihty for wrongful death and medical malpractice and to 
any relevant professional d1sc1plmary proceedmg but removes the provision of the bill 
makmg such act1V1ty a Class C crime 
Page I - 131LR2270(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Protect the Quality of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohibiting Physicians from Prescnbmg Abortion-mducmg Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electronic Comm um cation
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1249
Committee Amendment CA_B_H387 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT'~ "to HP. 797, L D 1249, "An Act to Protect the 
Quality of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohibiting Physicians from Prescnbmg 
Abortion-mducmg Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electronic 
Comm um cation" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is a minority 1 eport of the committee, mcorp01 ates a fiscal 
note. 
Page I - 131LR2270(04) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/15/23 /Wac. 
LD 1249 
LR 2270(04) 
An Act to Protect the Quality of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohibiting Physicians from 
Prescribing Abortion-inducing Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electronic 
Communication 
) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •6• {I{-Jfj'7 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current b1ennmm cost mcrease - General Fund 
Mmor revenue mcrease - General Fund 
Mmor revenue mc1 ease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class C cnmes for ptescnbmg or sh1ppmg an abort10n-mducmg drug or device by telehealth, 
telephone, the mtemet 01 other digital commumcat10n The cutTent average cost of mcarceratmg one md1vidual for a 
smgle year ts $55,203 
The add1t1onal wotkload associated with the mmnnal number of new felony cases filed m the court system does not 
require add1t10nal fundmg to the Judicial Branch at this time 
The collection of additional fine i evenue will mcrease General Fund and dedicated revenue by mmor amounts 
LR2270(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Protect the Quahty of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohibiting Physicians from Prescnbmg Abortion-mducmg Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electromc Commumcat10n
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1249
Committee Amendment CA_C_H388 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "c "to HP 797, L D 1249, "An Act to Protect the 
Quahty of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohibiting Physicians from Prescnbmg 
Abortion-mducmg Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electromc 
Commumcat10n" 
Amend the bill m section 2 m § 1600 m subsection 3 m the first hne (page 1, hne 23 in 
L.D ) by strikmg out the followmg "Q" and msertmg the followmg. 'D' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is a mmority report of the committee, provides that the 
prescription of an abortion-inducmg drug or device by telehealth, telephone, the Internet or 
other type of digital commumcation and the shipment of an abortion-mducmg drug or a 
device by mail, express dehvery service or other means of mterstate commerce 1s a Class 
D cnme and not a Class C crime as m the bill 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/15/23 ~ae 
LD 1249 
LR2270(03) 
An Act to Protect the Quality of Care Provided via Telehealth by Prohibiting Physicians from 
Prescribing Abortion-inducing Drugs or Devices Through Telehealth or Other Electronic 
Communication 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 11{J: { H-3 gg) 
Committee: Judiciary 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost mcrease - General Fund 
Mmor revenue increase - General Fund 
Mmor revenue mcrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Estabhshes new Class D crnnes for prescnbmg or shippmg an abort10n-mducmg drug or device by telehealth, 
telephone, the mtemet 01 other digital c01mnumcat10n 
The additional workload associated with the m1mmal number of new cases filed m the court system does not require 
add1t1onal fundmg at this time 
The collect10n of add1t10nal fines will mcrease General Fund or other dedicated revenue by mmor amounts 
LR2270(03) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Clarify Immumty from Liability for Mumcipahties Engaged m Recycling Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1251
Committee Amendment CA_A_H590 (House)

CO:MMITTEE AMENDMENT ':A" to HP 799, L D 1251, "An Act to Clarify 
Immumty from Liability for Mumcipahties Engaged m Recycling Activities" 
Amend the bill m section 2 m subsection 4-A m the 2nd lme (page 1, hne 13 m L D ) 
by msertmg after the followmg "act1vit1es" the followmg 'm accordance with this 
subsection' 
Amend the bill m section 2 m subsection 4-A m the last lme (page 1, line 16 m L D ) 
by msertmg after the followmg "person " the followmg 'A mumcipahty is Immune from 
habihty under this subsection only if the mumcipahty has adopted and regularly enforces 
a written pohcy estabhshmg reasonable safety standards applicable to the premises where 
the mumcipahty performs recyclmg activities ' 
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sect10n 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment provides that the immumty from habihty provided m the bill for a 
mumcipahty performmg recycling activities apphes only If the mumcipahty has adopted 
and regularly enforces a wntten pohcy estabhshmg reasonable safety standards apphcable 
to the premises where the mumcipahty performs recyclmg activities 
Page I -131LR0692(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1251
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H591 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Clarify Immunity from Liability for Municipalities Engaged in Recycling Activities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1251
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: HASENFUS
Amends: 14 MRSA §159-B

Legislative Document
No. 1251
H.P. 799
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Clarify Immunity from Liability for Municipalities 
Engaged in Recycling Activities
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative HASENFUS of Readfield.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §159-B, sub-§1, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1991, c. 487, §1, is 
amended to read:
B.  "Recycling activities" means collection or separation or both of materials on the 
property of a municipality or in containers:
(1)  Owned by a municipality or regional association as defined in Title 38, section 
1303‑C, subsection 24; and
(2)  Located on the premises of the owner, lessee or occupant under an agreement 
between the municipality or regional association and the owner, lessee or occupant 
of the premises.
Sec. 2.  14 MRSA §159-B, sub-§4-A is enacted to read:
4-A.  Municipal immunity.  Except as provided in subsection 4, a municipality 
performing recycling activities is performing a discretionary function pursuant to section 
8104-B, subsection 3 and is immune from liability for personal injury, property damage or 
death, including of a member of the public, caused by recycling activities of the 
municipality on property owned by the municipality or on the premises of another person.
SUMMARY
This bill clarifies that municipalities are immune from liability for personal injury, 
property damage or death, including of a member of the public, caused by recycling 
activities of the municipality on property owned by the municipality or on the premises of 
another person.
An Act to Increase Access to Oral Health Care by Expanag the Mame Dental Education Loan Program
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1256
Committee Amendment CA_A_H114 (House)

COl\1lVIITTEE AMENDMENT " j" to HP 804, L D 1256, "An Act to Increase 
Access to Oral Health Care by Expanag the Mame Dental Education Loan Program" 
Amend the bill by mcorporatmg the attached fiscal note 
SUMMARY 
This amendment mcorporates a fiscal note 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/25/23 feae 
LD 1256 
LR 1985(02) 
An Act to Increase Access to Oral Health Care by Expanding the Maine Dental Education Loan 
Program 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '..:d' (J-1-/) LJ) 
Committee: Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Increases number of ehg1ble loan rec1p1ents - Mame Dental Educat10n Loan Program 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Under current law, the Mame Dental Education Loan Program, administered by the Finance Authority of Mame 
(FAME), provides up to 3 loans or loan repayment agreements annually for doctors of dental medicme A rec1p11 
may receive a loan ofup to $20,000 per year for a total of $80,000 or $25,000 per year for a total of $100,000, 
depending on tf the first loan was received before or after January 1, 2020 The law also provides that additional 
loans or loan repayment agreements may be awarded 1f fundmg 1s available The program receives Fund for a Healthy 
Mame allocat10ns of $237,740 per year Pubhc Law 2023, chapter 17 authorizes funding for the program through the 
2024-2025 btenmum Accordmg to FAME, the current funding level supports loans for 4 new dentists per year along 
with the renewal loans for existing program participants 
This bill expands the ehg1bihty of the Mame Dental Education Loan Progiam to mclude dental hyg1emsts, dental 
therapists, expanded function dental assistants and dental assistants and authorizes up to an add1t10nal 6 loans or loan 
repayment agreements annually for this group of dental profess10nals Assuming no add1t1onal funding beyond the 
current allocat10n of $237,740 per year, loans granted to dental hyg1emsts, therapists and assistants will reduce the 
amount of fundmg available to support loans to new dentists 
LR1985(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide Coverage and Prior Authorization of Medications and Services During a MaineCare Provider's Enrollment Period
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1254
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: ARFORD, BALDACCI, ANKELES, ARATA, CRAVEN, DHALAC, LEMELIN, MADIGAN, SHAGOURY, ZAGER
Amends: 22 MRSA §3173-K

Legislative Document
No. 1254
H.P. 802
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Provide Coverage and Prior Authorization of Medications 
and Services During a MaineCare Provider's Enrollment Period
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, ARATA of New Gloucester, CRAVEN of 
Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, LEMELIN of Chelsea, MADIGAN of Waterville, 
SHAGOURY of Hallowell, ZAGER of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3173-K is enacted to read:
§3173-K.  Provider enrollment; prior authorization
This section governs enrollment of providers in the MaineCare program and certain 
prior authorizations.
1.  Prior authorization.  The department shall allow a provider with a pending 
enrollment application to apply for prior authorization of services and medications.  
Coverage must be determined based on approval of the prior authorization request.  The 
department shall make available prior authorization criteria to providers with a pending 
enrollment application.
2.  Coverage for services.  After a provider's enrollment application is approved, the 
department shall cover medications and services approved pursuant to a prior authorization 
under subsection 1 delivered by a provider during the time the provider's enrollment 
application is pending.
3.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  Rules 
adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 
375, subchapter 2-A.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a provider with a pending enrollment application to apply for a prior 
authorization of medications and services and requires the Department of Health and 
Human Services to make available prior authorization criteria to providers with a pending 
enrollment application.  It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to 
cover medications and services delivered by a provider during the time the provider's 
application is pending based on the determination of the prior authorization request.
An Act to Improve the Security of Voting Places
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1255
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: ARFORD, DAUGHTRY, BELL, CRAVEN, DOUDERA, KUHN, RISEMAN, SUPICA, BRENNER, CARNEY
Amends: 21-A MRSA §683

Legislative Document
No. 1255
H.P. 803
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Improve the Security of Voting Places
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative ARFORD of Brunswick.
Cosponsored by Senator DAUGHTRY of Cumberland and
Representatives: BELL of Yarmouth, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DOUDERA of Camden, KUHN 
of Falmouth, RISEMAN of Harrison, SUPICA of Bangor, Senators: BRENNER of 
Cumberland, CARNEY of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  21-A MRSA §683 is enacted to read:
§683.  Dangerous weapons at voting places
1. Prohibition.  A person may not carry or discharge a dangerous weapon:
A. While present in a voting place or on public property within 250 feet of a voting 
place during the time that the polls are open until the completion of election duties at 
the voting place on election day;
B. In a location where absentee voting is occurring in the presence of the clerk or on 
public property within 250 feet of that location; or
C. In a location where the clerk's office is receiving or emptying absentee ballots via a 
secured drop box or on public property within 250 feet of that location. 
For purposes of this section, "dangerous weapon" has the same meaning as defined in Title 
17-A, section 2, subsection 9.
2. Exception. Subsection 1 does not apply to:
A. A law enforcement officer in the performance of the officer's official duties; or
B. A dangerous weapon in a locked motor vehicle that is not removed from the motor 
vehicle or carried by a person.
3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a 
penalty of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.
SUMMARY
This bill restricts dangerous weapons at voting places. The bill provides an exception 
for law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties and for dangerous 
weapons locked in motor vehicles.
An Act to Increase the Personal Property Tax Exemption for Farm Machinery
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1258
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: TERRY
Amends: 36 MRSA §655

Legislative Document
No. 1258
H.P. 806
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Increase the Personal Property Tax Exemption for Farm 
Machinery
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative TERRY of Gorham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §655, sub-§1, ¶M, as amended by PL 1977, c. 263, is further 
amended to read:
M.  All farm machinery used exclusively in production of hay and field crops to the 
aggregate actual market value, excluding motor vehicles, not exceeding $10,000, 
excluding motor vehicles and on or after April 1, 2024 not exceeding $45,000. Motor 
vehicle shall mean As used in this paragraph, "motor vehicle" means any self-propelled 
vehicle;.
(1)  On or before April 1st annually, a taxpayer claiming an exemption under this 
paragraph shall file a report with the assessor of the taxing jurisdiction in which 
the property would otherwise be subject to taxation on April 1st of that year.  The 
report must identify the property for which an exemption is claimed and must be 
on a form prescribed by or approved by the bureau.  The bureau shall provide 
copies of the form to each municipality in the State, and the form must be made 
available to taxpayers before April 1st annually.
(2)  The bureau may audit the records of a municipality to ensure compliance with 
this paragraph.  The bureau may review the records of a municipality to determine 
if exemptions granted under this paragraph have been properly approved.  If the 
bureau determines that an exemption under this paragraph has been improperly 
approved, the bureau shall ensure, either by setoff against other payments due the 
municipality or otherwise, that the municipality is not reimbursed for the revenue 
lost as a result of the improperly approved exemption.  A municipality that is 
aggrieved by a determination of the bureau under this paragraph may appeal 
pursuant to section 151.
(3)  Notwithstanding section 661, a municipality that experiences a loss in property 
tax revenue attributable to the increase in the exemption limitation over $10,000 
on or after April 1, 2024 is entitled to reimbursement in the manner provided in 
section 661 for 100% of the additional property tax revenue loss;
SUMMARY
This bill increases the property tax exemption for farm machinery and provides a time 
frame for implementation of the increase.  It provides administrative provisions for the 
Bureau of Revenue Services to enforce the exemption and verify required state 
reimbursement amounts. It requires the State to reimburse municipalities for 100% of 
property taxes lost as a result of the increase in the exemption.
Resolve, to Study Expansion of Civics Education and Engagement Through the Secretary of State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1260
Committee Amendment CA_A_H245 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to HP 808, LD 1260, "Resolve, to Study 
Expansion of Civics Education and Engagement Through the Secretary of State" 
Amend the resolve by stnkmg out everythmg after the title and msertmg the followmg 
'Sec. 1. Secretary of State to study appointment of deputy secretary of state 
to coordinate civics engagement and education; moving staffing and 
administrative services for the Maine Commission for Community Service to 
the office of the Secretary of State. Resolved: That the Secretary of State shall, 
withm existmg resources, study the efficacy, feasibility and benefits of appomtmg a deputy 
secretary of state to coordmate civics engagement and education matters and of movmg 
staffmg and admmistratlve services for the Mame Commission for Commumty Service, 
estabhshed under the Mame Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 7501, from the Department 
of Education to the office of the Secretary of State The Secretary of State shall consult 
with the Commiss10ner of Educatrnn concemmg movmg staffmg and admmistrative 
services for the Mame Commission for Commumty Service By December 6, 2023, the 
Secretary of State shall submit a report, mcludmg recommendatrnns and any suggested 
legislation, to the Jomt Standmg Committee on State and Local Government 
The 
committee may report out a bill relatmg to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 
st Legislature ' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment requtres the Secretary of State to conduct the study requtred m the 
resolve withm existmg resources and to consult with the Commiss10ner of Education 
concemmg movmg staffing and admmistrative services for the Mame Commission for 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'A" to HP 808, L D 1260 
Community Service The amendment changes a headnote to better reflect the substance of 
the study 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/27 /23 ;:k?ae 
LD 1260 
LR 23(02) 
Resolve, to Study Expansion of Civics Education and Engagement Through the Secretary of State 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,1• { [--{-21/ 5) 
Committee: State and Local Government 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Mmor cost increase - General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Secretary of State associated Wlth performmg a study and reportmg the results 
can be absorbed withm existmg budgeted resources Addit10nal costs to the Department of Education associated with 
consultmg with the Secretary of State about movmg the Mame C01mmss10n for Commumty Service from the 
Department of Education to the Department of Sect etary of State can be absorbed w1thm existmg budgeted i esources 
LR0023(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Resolve, to Study Expansion of Civics Education and Engagement Through the Secretary of State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1260
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: RIELLY, ABDI, DHALAC, FAY, VITELLI

Legislative Document
No. 1260
H.P. 808
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
Resolve, to Study Expansion of Civics Education and Engagement 
Through the Secretary of State
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RIELLY of Westbrook.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, FAY of 
Raymond, Senator: VITELLI of Sagadahoc.
Sec. 1.  Secretary of State to study appointment of deputy secretary of state 
to coordinate civics engagement and education.  Resolved:  That the Secretary of 
State shall study the efficacy, feasibility and benefits of appointing a deputy secretary of 
state to coordinate civics engagement and education matters and of moving staffing and 
administrative services for the Maine Commission for Community Service, established 
under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 7501, from the Department of Education 
to the office of the Secretary of State.  By December 6, 2023, the Secretary of State shall 
submit a report, including recommendations and any suggested legislation, to the Joint 
Standing Committee on State and Local Government.  The committee may report out a bill 
relating to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
SUMMARY
This resolve requires the Secretary of State to study the efficacy, feasibility and benefits 
of appointing a deputy secretary of state to coordinate civics engagement and education 
matters and of moving staffing and administrative services for the Maine Commission for 
Community Service from the Department of Education to the office of the Secretary of 
State.  The Secretary of State must submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on 
State and Local Government, and the committee may report out a bill relating to the report 
to the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1264
Committee Amendment CA_A_H248 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Credit Card and Debit Card Surcharge Prohibition
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1262
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: WOODSOME
Amends: 9-A MRSA §8

Legislative Document
No. 1262
H.P. 810
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Credit Card and Debit 
Card Surcharge Prohibition
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WOODSOME of Waterboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  9-A MRSA §8-509, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 427, Pt. A, §15, is 
amended to read:
1.  Surcharge prohibited.  A seller in a sales transaction may not impose a surcharge 
on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card or debit card in lieu of payment by cash, 
check or similar means, unless the seller is registered as a seller in accordance with Title 
36, section 1754-B and the seller uses an authorized 3rd-party payment service provider.  
For purposes of this section, "surcharge" means any means of increasing the regular price 
to a cardholder that is not imposed on a customer paying by cash, check or similar means. 
A discount or reduction from the regular price is not a surcharge.
SUMMARY
Under current law, a seller in a sales transaction may not impose a surcharge on a 
cardholder who elects to use a credit card or debit card in lieu of payment by cash, check 
or similar means. This bill authorizes a seller in a sales transaction to impose a surcharge 
as long as the seller is registered as a seller with the State for sales tax purposes and the 
seller uses an authorized 3rd-party payment service provider.
An Act to Require School Identification Cards to Include the Telephone Number of a Suicide Prevention Hotline
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1263
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: LYMAN, TIMBERLAKE, MILLETT, SAMPSON, KEIM, LIBBY, RAFFERTY
Amends: 20-A MRSA §6558

Legislative Document
No. 1263
H.P. 811
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Require School Identification Cards to Include the 
Telephone Number of a Suicide Prevention Hotline
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LYMAN of Livermore Falls.
Cosponsored by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin and
Representatives: MILLETT of Cape Elizabeth, SAMPSON of Alfred, Senators: KEIM of 
Oxford, LIBBY of Cumberland, RAFFERTY of York.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6558 is enacted to read:
§6558.  Suicide prevention hotline telephone number
A secondary school that provides identification cards to students enrolled at the school 
shall ensure that the identification card includes a local, state or national suicide prevention 
hotline telephone number that can be accessed for use 24 hours per day and 7 days per 
week by students who attempt to use the hotline telephone number.
SUMMARY
This bill requires secondary schools that provide identification cards to students to 
ensure that the identification card includes a suicide prevention hotline telephone number.
An Act to Make Adjustments to Affordable Housing Requirements Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1265
Committee: Housing
Sponsors: RISEMAN

Legislative Document
No. 1265
H.P. 813
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Make Adjustments to Affordable Housing Requirements
Reference to the Joint Select Committee on Housing suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RISEMAN of Harrison.
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 make adjustments to affordable housing requirements.
An Act to Amend the Mame Producer Licensmg Act to Authonze Licensure as a Pet Insurance Producer
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1266
Committee Amendment CA_A_H219 (House)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §3158

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to HP 814, L.D 1266, "An Act to Amend the 
Mame Producer Licensmg Act to Authonze Licensure as a Pet Insurance Producer" 
Amend the bill by st11kmg out the title and subst1tutmg the followmg 
'An Act to Clarify the Producer Licensure Reqmred to Act as a Pet Insurance 
Producer' 
Amend the bill by str1kmg out everythmg after the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §3158, sub-§3 is enacted to read 
3. License. Notw1thstandmg any prov1s1on of this Title to the contrary, a person 
licensed m any of the followmg Imes of autho11ty may sell, sohc1t and negotiate pet 
msurance 
A Property, 
B Accident and health or sickness, or 
C Personal Imes ' 
Amend the bill by relettenng or renumbermg any nonconsecutive Part letter or sectton 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and authorizes an msurance produce1 licensed m a 
property, accident and health or s1clmess or personal lme of authority to sell, sohc1t and 
negotiate pet msurance 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 05/11/23 /Wac 
LD 1266 
LR 788(02) 
An Act to Amend the Maine Producer Licensing Act to Authorize Licensure as a Pet Insurance 
Producer 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "f\' ( \-\ - L \ q) 
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation are expected to be minor and can be 
absorbed withm ex1stmg budgeted resources 
LR0788(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1263
Committee Amendment CA_A_H645 (House)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Amend the Maine Producer Licensing Act to Authorize Licensure as a Pet Insurance Producer
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1266
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MORRIS, PERRY
Amends: 24-A MRSA §1420-F, 24-A MRSA §1420-H, 24-A MRSA §3158

Legislative Document
No. 1266
H.P. 814
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Amend the Maine Producer Licensing Act to Authorize 
Licensure as a Pet Insurance Producer
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 Representative: PERRY of Calais.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §1420-F, sub-§1, ¶L, as amended by PL 2015, c. 77, §3, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (5) to read:
(5)  Any other coverage designated by the superintendent; and
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §1420-F, sub-§1, ¶M, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 77, §4, is 
amended to read:
M.  Insurance offered, sold or solicited in connection with and incidental to the rental 
of covered rental equipment, as defined in section 3043, insuring against the loss of or 
damage to that equipment.; and
Sec. 3.  24-A MRSA §1420-F, sub-§1, ¶N is enacted to read:
N.  Pet insurance, which is a limited line and which means property and casualty 
insurance that provides coverage for accidents and illnesses of pets.
Sec. 4.  24-A MRSA §1420-H, sub-§3, ¶E, as amended by PL 2015, c. 77, §6, is 
further amended to read:
E.  An applicant for a license as a limited insurance producer employed by a motor 
vehicle rental company who solicits or sells insurance in connection with and incidental 
to the rental of a motor vehicle for a period not to exceed 60 days in accordance with 
section 1420‑F, subsection 1, paragraph L; or
Sec. 5.  24-A MRSA §1420-H, sub-§3, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 77, §7, is 
amended to read:
F.  An applicant for a license as a limited insurance producer employed by an 
equipment rental company who solicits or sells insurance in connection with and  
incidental to the rental of covered rental equipment in accordance with section 1420‑F, 
subsection 1, paragraph M.; or
Sec. 6.  24-A MRSA §1420-H, sub-§3, ¶G is enacted to read:
G.  An applicant for a license as a limited insurance producer who solicits and sells pet 
insurance and who holds a life insurance producer license or an accident and health or 
sickness insurance producer license.
Sec. 7.  24-A MRSA §3158, sub-§3 is enacted to read:
3.  Licensure.  Limited line pet insurance producers shall hold a life insurance producer 
license or an accident and health or sickness insurance producer license.
SUMMARY
This bill establishes pet insurance as a limited line property and casualty insurance that 
provides coverage for accidents and illnesses of pets.  A pet insurance producer must also 
hold a license for life insurance or for accident and health or sickness insurance.
An Act to P10v1de Alternative Methods of Payment to Health Care Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1267
Committee Amendment CA_A_H420 (House)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2436

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A" to HP 815, L D 1267, "An Act to P10v1de 
Alternative Methods of Payment to Health Care Providers" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everythmg aftei the enactmg clause and msertmg the 
followmg 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2436, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2005, c 58, § 1, is 
amended to iead 
1-A. A claimant, mcludmg a health care provider, may submit smmltaneously a claun 
foi payment with all carriers potentially hable foi payment of the claim whethe1 p1 unary 
or secondary Payment or dental of a clatm by each earner must be made w1thm 3 0 calendar 
days after the carnet has received all mfonnation needed to pay or deny the claim whethe1 
not another ca111er with which 1t 1s attemptmg to co01dmate has acted on the claim Upon 
request by a health care provider, a earner shall provide the health care providet a method 
for makmg a claims payment usmg an electromc funds transfer through the automated 
clearmghouse network Any payment made must be m accordance with rules adopted by 
the supermtendent relative to coordmat10n of benefits ' 
Amend the bill by ielette11ng 01 ienumbermg any nonconsecutive Part lette1 or section 
number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill Under current federal regulations, health msurance 
earners a1e requrred to process clauns through electtomc funds transfer 1frequested by a 
health cat e providei The amendment codifies that reqmrement m state law for all msurance 
carriers potentially hable for payment of a claim submitted by a health ca1e provider 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Provide Alternative Methods of Payment to Health Care Providers
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1267
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: NUTTING
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2436

Legislative Document
No. 1267
H.P. 815
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Provide Alternative Methods of Payment to Health Care 
Providers
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative NUTTING of Oakland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §2436, sub-§1-A, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 58, §1, is 
amended to read:
1-A.   A claimant, including a health care provider, may submit simultaneously a claim 
for payment with all carriers potentially liable for payment of the claim whether primary 
or secondary.  Payment or denial of a claim by each carrier must be made within 30 calendar 
days after the carrier has received all information needed to pay or deny the claim whether 
or not another carrier with which it is attempting to coordinate has acted on the claim.  If a 
carrier makes payments to a health care provider using an electronic processing method by 
credit card or debit card, the carrier shall also offer the health care provider another method 
of payment that does not require the provider to pay any additional fees or incur any costs 
to accept payment of the claim.  Any payment made must be in accordance with rules 
adopted by the superintendent relative to coordination of benefits.
SUMMARY
This bill requires a health insurance carrier to offer a health care provider at least one 
method of payment for claims that does not require the health care provider to pay any 
additional fees or incur any costs to accept payment from that carrier.
An Act to Provide for a Local Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption for Qualifying Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Persons
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1268
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: DOUDERA
Amends: 36 MRSA §1483-B

Legislative Document
No. 1268
H.P. 816
House of Representatives, March 21, 2023
An Act to Provide for a Local Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption 
for Qualifying Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical 
Services Persons
Reference to the Committee on Taxation 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.  36 MRSA §1483-B is enacted to read:
§1483-B.  Local option exemption for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical 
services persons
1. Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Emergency medical services person" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 
83, subsection 12, except that the person receives no or nominal compensation or 
reimbursement for actual costs incurred for responding to emergency medical services 
calls or participating in required training and meetings.
B.  "Volunteer firefighter" means a member of a separately incorporated volunteer fire 
department or municipal fire department who receives no or nominal compensation or 
reimbursement for actual costs incurred for responding to fire calls or participating in 
required training and meetings. 
2.  Optional exemption.  A municipality may by ordinance exempt from the annual 
excise tax imposed pursuant to section 1482 one vehicle owned or jointly owned by a 
resident who is a volunteer firefighter or a volunteer emergency medical services person.  
To qualify for the exemption, the resident volunteer firefighter or resident volunteer 
emergency medical services person annually must present to a designated municipal 
official documentation demonstrating that during the previous 12 months, the resident 
actively served as a volunteer firefighter or volunteer emergency medical services person 
and used the vehicle for which the exemption is being requested to respond to fire calls or 
emergency medical services calls.  A municipality may impose additional eligibility 
criteria, including, but not limited to, duration of service as a volunteer firefighter or 
emergency medical services person, required response to a minimum number of fire or 
emergency services calls and training requirements.
SUMMARY
This bill allows a municipality to provide an exemption from annual excise tax for one 
vehicle owned, separately or jointly, by a resident of that municipality who is a volunteer 
firefighter or volunteer emergency medical services person, as long as that vehicle is used 
to perform those volunteer services.
An Act to Protect Mame People from Inflation by Restoring Gold and Silver as Legal Tender
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1270
Committee Amendment CA_A_S64 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/J- " to SP 507, L D 1270, "An Act to Protect 
Mame People from Inflation by Restoring Gold and Silver as Legal Tender" 
Amend the bill by stnkmg out everything after the enacting clause and msertmg the 
following 
'Sec. 1. 10 MRSA c. 207-A is enacted to read 
CHAPTER 207-A 
GOLD AND SILVER 
§1258. Gold and silver as legal tender 
1. Gold and silver as legal tender. Gold or silver m com or bar form is legal tender 
for all transactions public and private m the State 
2. Agreement on fair market value. In order for gold or silver to be used as legal 
tender under this section, the buyer and seller must agree on the fair market value of the 
gold or silver 
3. No regmrement to accept as legal tender. A person may not compel another 
person to tender or accept gold or silver as legal tender except as agreed upon by a buyer 
and seller m accordance with subsection 2 
§1259. Possession of gold and silver 
A person may possess any amount of gold or silver m com or bar form ' 
Amend the bill by relettenng or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
C'~~ ', 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" f.l-" to S P 507, L D 1270 [ 5-(d,f J 
SUMMARY 
This amendment 1s the maJonty report of the committee The amendment retams the 
section of the bill that makes gold and silver m com or bar form legal tender for all 
transactions as long as the buyer and seller agree as to the fatr market value of the gold or 
silver but clanfies that a person may not compel another person to accept gold or silver as 
legal tender The amendment removes the prov1s1on of the bill exemptmg gold and silver 
m com or bar form from the sales and use tax 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1272
Committee Amendment CA_A_S179 (Senate)

MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE 
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An Act to Protect Maine People from Inflation by Restoring Gold and Silver as Legal Tender
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1270
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: BRAKEY, GREENWOOD, LIBBY, MOORE, TIMBERLAKE, BOYER, HYMES, MASON, MORRIS, WHITE
Amends: 36 MRSA §1760

Legislative Document
No. 1270
S.P. 507
In Senate, March 21, 2023
An Act to Protect Maine People from Inflation by Restoring Gold 
and Silver as Legal Tender
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 BRAKEY of Androscoggin.
Cosponsored by Representative GREENWOOD of Wales and
Senators: LIBBY of Cumberland, MOORE of Washington, TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin, 
Representatives: BOYER of Poland, HYMES of Waldo, MASON of Lisbon, MORRIS of 
Turner, WHITE of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  10 MRSA c. 207-A is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 207-A
GOLD AND SILVER
§1258.  Gold and silver as legal tender
Gold or silver in coin or bar form is legal tender for all transactions public and private 
in the State.  In order for gold or silver to be used as legal tender under this section, the 
buyer and seller must agree on the fair market value of the gold or silver.
§1259.  Possession of gold and silver
A person may possess any amount of gold or silver in coin or bar form.
Sec. 2.  36 MRSA §1760, sub-§115 is enacted to read:
115.  Gold and silver as legal tender.  The sale of gold or silver in coin or bar form 
for use as legal tender.
SUMMARY
This bill makes gold and silver in coin or bar form legal tender for all transactions as 
long as the buyer and seller agree as to the fair market value of the gold or silver.  The bill 
also allows the possession of any amount of gold or silver in coin or bar form and exempts 
from the sales and use tax the sale of gold or silver in coin or bar form for use as legal 
tender.
An Act to Require a Disclaimer on Promotional Materials for Medicare, Medicaid and MaineCare Products by Private Entities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1271
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: CHIPMAN, MADIGAN, BALDACCI, INGWERSEN, MEYER
Amends: 22 MRSA §3197

Legislative Document
No. 1271
S.P. 508
In Senate, March 21, 2023
An Act to Require a Disclaimer on Promotional Materials for 
Medicare, Medicaid and MaineCare Products by Private Entities
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 CHIPMAN of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative MADIGAN of Waterville and
Senators: BALDACCI of Penobscot, INGWERSEN of York, Representative: MEYER of 
Eliot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3197 is enacted to read:
§3197.  Disclaimer on private promotional materials
1. Disclaimer. An advertisement, solicitation, informational brochure, mailer or other 
promotional material by a private person or entity using the terms "Medicare," "Medicaid" 
or "MaineCare" must contain:
A. A disclaimer printed on the top and bottom and both front and back of the material 
in type size no smaller than the largest type size on the material stating "This is an 
advertisement and solicitation";
B. Contain in a type size no smaller than the second largest type size on the material 
stating "[Name of person or entity sponsoring the promotional material] is a private 
company that is not Medicare, Medicaid or MaineCare or any other governmental 
agency"; and
C. Contain in a type size no smaller than the second largest type size on the material 
any other disclaimer on the material.
The type color of a disclaimer under this section may not be in grayscale or other faded 
tone, and the font may not mimic or be similar to a font used by the United States Internal 
Revenue Service.
SUMMARY
This bill requires, on promotional material by private entities using the terms 
"Medicare," "Medicaid" or "MaineCare," prominent disclaimers stating the promotional 
material is an advertisement or solicitation by a private company that is not Medicare, 
Medicaid or MaineCare or any other governmental agency, and that these disclaimers and 
any other disclaimer on the material be in a large type size and distinctive type color.