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An Act to Require Vehicle Registrations to Include the Next of Kin
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0159
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: PERKINS, BRADSTREET
Amends: 29-A MRSA §401

Legislative Document
No. 159
H.P. 92
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Require Vehicle Registrations to Include the Next of Kin 
of the Vehicle Owner
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Cosponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec and
Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BISHOP of Bucksport, 
EDER of Waterboro, MINGO of Calais, NUTTING of Oakland, QUINT of Hodgdon, WHITE 
of Guilford.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §401, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2015, c. 473, §4, is further 
amended to read:
2.  Content of application.  An application must contain information requested by the 
Secretary of State, including the legal name, place of residence and address of the 
registrant,; the legal name and address of the next of kin of the registrant, if the registrant 
is an individual; the current mileage of a motor vehicle,; a brief description of the vehicle, 
the maker make of the motor vehicle, if needed, the vehicle identification number, the year 
of manufacture, and the type of motor fuel or motive power; and, for trucks, truck tractors 
and special mobile equipment, the gross weight.  A registrant that is a corporation, trust, 
limited partnership or other similar entity must shall provide either a federal taxpayer 
identification number or an identification number issued by the department.  An initial 
application for registration must be signed by the registrant or the registrant's legal 
representative.  The Secretary of State shall keep initial applications on file until that 
registration is terminated.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §401, sub-§3, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:
B.  A certificate of registration that contains the legal name, place of residence and 
address of the registered owner and the legal name and address of the next of kin of the 
registered owner as provided on the application.
SUMMARY
This bill adds to the required information requested by the Secretary of State on a 
vehicle registration application the requirement that a registrant, if an individual, include 
the legal name and address of the registrant's next of kin. The bill requires a vehicle 
certificate of registration to include the legal name and address of the vehicle owner’s next 
of kin.
An Act to Exempt Authorized Emergency Vehicles from Tolls When
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0164
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: MCINTYRE, BICKFORD
Amends: 23 MRSA §1984

Legislative Document
No. 164
H.P. 97
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Exempt Authorized Emergency Vehicles from Tolls When 
Operating in an Official Capacity
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MCINTYRE of Lowell.
Cosponsored by Senator BICKFORD of Androscoggin.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  23 MRSA §1984 is enacted to read:
§1984.  Authorized emergency vehicles; exemption from tolls
1.  Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A.  "Authorized emergency vehicle" has the same meaning as in Title 29-A, section 
2054, subsection 1, paragraph B.   
B.  "Responding to an emergency" means responding to, working at the scene of or 
returning from a fire, emergency medical services or law enforcement call; a hazardous 
or toxic materials spill and cleanup; or any other situation to which a fire department, 
emergency medical services provider or law enforcement officer has been dispatched.
2.  Authorized emergency vehicles; responding to an emergency. The authority may 
not charge or collect tolls on an authorized emergency vehicle that is responding to an 
emergency. 
3.  Authorized emergency vehicles; nonemergency situation.  The authority may not 
charge or collect tolls on an authorized emergency vehicle that is using the turnpike for:
A.  Performing a nonemergency medical transport; or
B.  Traveling to a repair facility that specializes in maintenance and repair for 
authorized emergency vehicles.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the Maine Turnpike Authority from charging or collecting tolls on 
an authorized emergency vehicle that is using the turnpike to respond to an emergency, for 
nonemergency medical transport or to travel to a repair facility that specializes in 
maintenance and repair for authorized emergency vehicles. The bill defines "authorized 
emergency vehicle" and "responding to an emergency."
An Act to Eliminate REAL ID Requirements in Maine
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0160
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: LIBBY, GROHOSKI
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1260, 29-A MRSA §1405, 29-A MRSA §1406-A, 29-A MRSA §1410

Legislative Document
No. 160
H.P. 93
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Eliminate REAL ID Requirements in Maine
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and
Representatives: LEE of Auburn, LOOKNER of Portland, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, 
SINCLAIR of Bath.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §1260, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 27, §1 and affected by §10, 
is repealed.
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §1405, sub-§3-A, as amended by PL 2019, c. 352, §6, is 
further amended to read:
3-A.  Fee.  The fee for a duplicate registration certificate is $5.  The fee for a duplicate 
learner's permit, duplicate license or duplicate nondriver identification card is $5.  The fee 
for a duplicate license or duplicate nondriver identification card under section 1260 is $30.  
The fee for the expedited issuance of a duplicate license or nondriver identification card, 
including the expedited issuance of a duplicate license or nondriver identification card 
under section 1260, is an additional $10.  The reason for the expedited issuance must be 
provided, and the Secretary of State shall determine if expedited issuance is warranted.
Sec. 3.  29-A MRSA §1406-A, sub-§1, ¶A, as amended by PL 2017, c. 27, §5 and 
affected by §10, is further amended by repealing subparagraph (2).
Sec. 4.  29-A MRSA §1406-A, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2017, c. 27, §5 and 
affected by §10, is further amended by repealing subparagraph (2).
Sec. 5.  29-A MRSA §1406-A, sub-§2, ¶B, as amended by PL 2019, c. 352, §7, is 
repealed.
Sec. 6.  29-A MRSA §1406-A, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2019, c. 352, §7, is 
repealed.
Sec. 7.  29-A MRSA §1410, sub-§11, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 27, §7 and affected 
by §10, is repealed.
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the law that permits the Secretary of State, upon request of an 
applicant, to issue a driver's license or a nondriver identification card that meets the 
standards of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005, Public Law 109-13. The bill also repeals 
provisions of law that concern fees for REAL ID licenses and identification cards.
An Act to Prohibit the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0166
Committee Amendment CA_A_H501 (House)

FmST SPECIAL SESSION 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 99, L.D. 166, "An Act to Prohibit the 
Sale of Tobacco Products in Phannacies and Retail Establishments Containing 
Pharmacies" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 3 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect April 1, 2026.' 
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, changes the effective 
date of the Act to match the licensing calendar. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/31/25 LRL 
LD 166 
LR9(02) 
An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and Retail Establishments Containing 
Pharmacies 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~ (H-!Ja I ) 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$138,050 
($138,050) 
($950) 
FY 2026-27 
$798,600 
($798,600) 
($5,400) 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$807,550 
($807,550) 
($5,450) 
Projections 
FY2028-29 
$818,500 
($818,500) 
($5,500) 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new ci;ises filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time. The collection of additional fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated 
revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill includes a revenue decrease to the General Fund of $138,050 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $798,600 in fiscal 
year 2026-27 by prohibiting the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies and retail establishments containing 
pharmacies effective April 1, 2026. The bill also includes a revenue decrease to the Local Government Fund of $950 
in fiscal year 2025-26 and $5,400 in fiscal year 2026-27. 
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the changes in this bill are expected to 
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR0009(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Provide 2
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0167
Committee Amendment CA_A_H190 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" k: to H.P. 100, L.D. 167, "An Act to Provide 2 
Hearing Aids to MaineCare Members with Diagnosed Hearing Loss" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 
Initiative: Provides funding for reimbursement for bilateral hearing aids for MaineCare 
members with diagnosed hearing loss. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 
2025-26 
$102,946 
$102,946 
2025-26 
$218,379 
$218,379 
2026-27 
$108,565 
$108,565 
2026-27 
$228,826 
$228,826 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
Page I - 132LR0188(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A,,' to H.P. 100, L.D. 167 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/28/25 L-RL-
LD 167 
LR 188(02) 
An Act to Provide 2 Hearing Aids to MaineCare Members with Diagnosed Hearing Loss 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ''P\ (-\1--"fl b\ 
Committee: Health and Human Services 
Cl )) 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
.-\.ppropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$102,946 
$102,946 
$218,379 
FY 2026-27 
$108,565 
$108,565 
$228,826 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$108,565 
$108,565 
$228,826 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$108,565 
$108,565 
$228,826 
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $102,946 in fiscal 
year 2025-26 and $108,565 in fiscal year 2026-27 to provide reimbursement for a hearing aid for each hearing-
impaired ear of an individual enrolled in the MaineCare program rather than for one hearing-impaired ear as under 
cunent law. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations are also included for the FMAP match. 
LR0188(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
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An Act to Provide 2 Hearing Aids to MaineCare Members with Diagnosed
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0167
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S449 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" .A--u to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 100, 
L.D. 167, "An Act to Provide 2 Hearing Aids to MaineCare Members with Diagnosed 
Hearing Loss'' 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Medical Ca1·e - Payments to P1·oviders 0147 
Initiative: Provides funding for reimbursement for bilateral hearing aids for MaineCare 
members with diagnosed heal'ing loss. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 
All Other 
FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL • 
$0 
$0 
2026-27 
$102,946 
$102,946 
2026-27 
$218,379 
$218,379 
Sec, 3, Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 2026.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
Page I - 132LR0188(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT";\" lo COMMITTEE AMENDlv!ENT "A" lo 1-1.P. 100, L.D. 167 (S-ll lJ ~ 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds an effective date of July l, 2026 and adjusts the appropriations 
and allocations section accordingly. 
SPONSORED BY: --------------
(Senatot· ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENA TE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/23/25 l-Rl-
LD 167 
LR 188(04) 
An Act to Provide 2 Hearing Aids to MaineCare IVJembers with Diagnosed Hearing Loss 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment 'Jt to Committee Amendment "A 11(5pl(l(q\ 
Sponsor: Sen, Rotundo of Androscoggin 
') 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
($102,946) 
FY2026-27 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
Projections 
FY-2028-29 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Federal Expenditures Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($102,946) 
($218,379) 
($5,619) 
($5,619) 
($10,447) 
$0 
$0 
$0 
The amendment delays the implementation of reimbursement for bilateral hearing aids fo1• MaineCare members to 
$0 
$0 
$0 
July 1, 2026, The General fond appropriations and associated Federal Expenditul'es Fund allocations are eliminated in 
fiscal year 2025-26 and reduced in fiscal year 2026-27. 
LR0l88(04)- Fiscal Note· Pagel of l
An Act to Provide 2 Hearing Aids to MaineCare Members with
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0167
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: GRAHAM
Amends: 22 MRSA §3174-Z

Legislative Document
No. 167
H.P. 100
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Provide 2 Hearing Aids to MaineCare Members with 
Diagnosed Hearing Loss
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAHAM of North Yarmouth.
Cosponsored by Representative: SHAGOURY of Hallowell.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §3174-ZZ, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 237, §1, is 
amended to read:
2.  Required reimbursement.  The department shall provide reimbursement for a 
hearing aid for one each hearing-impaired ear of an individual enrolled in the MaineCare 
program in accordance with the following requirements:
A.  The hearing loss must be documented by a primary care provider or an audiologist 
licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 137;
B.  The hearing aid must be provided by an audiologist or a hearing aid dealer licensed 
pursuant to Title 32, chapter 137; and
C.  The hearing loss must meet the requirements established by the department in rule 
regarding the individual's severity of hearing loss.
The department shall provide reimbursement for a hearing aid for the 2nd hearing-impaired 
ear of an individual enrolled in the MaineCare program if the individual meets requirements 
established by the department by rule regarding the individual's severity of hearing loss, 
enrollment in school, enrollment in vocational training, employment needs or the needs 
identified by a primary care provider.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the MaineCare program to provide reimbursement for a hearing aid 
for each hearing-impaired ear of an individual enrolled in the MaineCare program. Under 
current law, the MaineCare program provides reimbursement for a hearing aid for one 
hearing-impaired ear of an individual enrolled in the MaineCare program, with additional 
requirements as established by rule for coverage of a hearing aid for the 2nd hearing-
impaired ear.
An Act to Pl'ohibit the Sale of Tobacco Pl'Oducts in Phal'macies and Retail
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0166
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S448 (Senate)
Amends: 36 MRSA §4366-A

SENATE AMENDMENT " }i- ,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "An to H.P. 99, 
L.D. 166, "An Act to Pl'ohibit the Sale of Tobacco Pl'Oducts in Phal'macies and Retail 
l O 
Establishments Containing Phal'macies" 
Amend the amendment by inserting afte1· the title the following: 
'Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 36 MRSA §4366-A, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2025, c. 388, Pt. E, §4 and 
affected by §6, is further amended to read: 
2, P1·ovidecl to sellers, The State Tax Assessor shal I provide stamps to a licensed 
distributor upon submission by the licensed distributor of a cigarette tax return in a form 
prescribed by the assessor. The stamps must be of a design suitable to be affixed to 
packages of cigarettes as evidence of the payment of the tax imposed by this chapter. The 
assessol' may permit a licensed distributor to pay fol' the stamps within 30 days afiel' the 
date of purchase, if a bond satisfactory to the assessor in an amount not less than 50% of 
the sale price of the stamps has been filed with the assessor conditioned upon payment for 
the stamps. Such a distributor may continue to purchase stamps on a 30•day deferral basis 
only if it remains current with its cigarette tax obligations. The assessor may not sell 
additional stamps to a distributor that has failed to pay in full within 30 days for stamps 
pl'eviously purchased until such time as the overdue payment is received. The assessor 
shall sell cigarette stamps to licensed distributors at the follmving discounts from their face 
¥altte+ 
D. For stamps at the face value of 175 mills, the discount mte is 0.66¾.'' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
Page I • 132LR0009(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 99, L.D. 166 l':>-L/4~) 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes the cigarette stamp discount effective April I, 2026. 
SPONSOREDBY: 
7o,v/V'Y)O If'-
--------------
(Senator ROTUNDO, M.) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/23/25 l-Rl-
LD 166 
LR 9(04} 
An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and Retail Establishments Containing 
Pharmacies 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment•~ to Committee Amendment "A" {s, 'fl/ il) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Projections 
FY 2025-26 · 
FY 2026-27 
FY 2027-28 
($993,492) 
$266,147 
$1,028,425 
$993,492 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
($959,746) 
$959,746 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This amendment repeals the cigarette stamp discount rate to licensed cigarette distributors effective April 1, 2026, 
This would result in a revenue increase to the General Fund of$266,147 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,028,425 in 
fiscal year 2026-27, 
LR0009(04) - Fiscal Note - Page I of 1
An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0166
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MOONEN, INGWERSEN
Amends: 22 MRSA §1551, 22 MRSA §1551-A

Legislative Document
No. 166
H.P. 99
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Tobacco Products in Pharmacies and 
Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MOONEN of Portland.
Cosponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York and
Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, MCCABE of Lewiston, MEYER of Eliot, 
SHAGOURY of Hallowell, ZAGER of Portland, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §1551, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Pharmacy.  "Pharmacy" means a retail pharmacy as defined in Title 24-A, section 
4347, subsection 19.
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §1551-A, sub-§6 is enacted to read:
6.  Pharmacies and retail establishments with a pharmacy ineligible for retail 
tobacco license; civil penalty; transfer of funds.  This subsection governs pharmacies 
and retail establishments containing a pharmacy. 
A.  A pharmacy is ineligible for a retail tobacco license. A pharmacy that engages in 
retail sales, including retail sales through vending machines or in free distribution of 
tobacco products, and sells, keeps for sale or gives away in the course of trade any 
tobacco products to anyone commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than 
$2,000 may be adjudged. Each day a pharmacy is in violation of this paragraph 
constitutes a separate offense.
B.  A retail establishment containing a pharmacy is ineligible for a retail tobacco 
license. A retail establishment containing a pharmacy that engages in retail sales, 
including retail sales through vending machines or in free distribution of tobacco 
products, and sells, keeps for sale or gives away in the course of trade any tobacco 
products to anyone commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $2,000 
may be adjudged. Each day a retail establishment containing a pharmacy is in violation 
of this paragraph constitutes a separate offense. 
Sec. 3.  Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2026.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that pharmacies and retail establishments containing a pharmacy are 
ineligible for a retail tobacco license and provides that a pharmacy or retail establishment 
containing a pharmacy that engages in retail sales of tobacco products commits a civil 
violation.
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Carmel the Kevin M.
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0162
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: THORNE, HAGGAN

Legislative Document
No. 162
H.P. 95
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
Resolve, to Rename a Bridge in the Town of Carmel the Kevin M. 
Howell Memorial Bridge
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel.
Cosponsored by Senator HAGGAN of Penobscot and
Representatives: CAMPBELL of Orrington, DUCHARME of Madison, HAGGAN of 
Hampden, PAUL of Winterport, Senator: GUERIN of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. Bridge in Carmel renamed.  Resolved:  That the Department of 
Transportation shall designate Bridge 2976 on Main Road, which crosses the former Maine 
Central Railroad line in the Town of Carmel and is currently known as the Maine Central 
Railroad Crossing Bridge, the Kevin M. Howell Memorial Bridge.
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate Bridge 2976 on 
Main Road in the Town of Carmel the Kevin M. Howell Memorial Bridge.
An Act to Require the Maine State Police to Create a Statewide List
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0172
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: MILLIKEN, CYRWAY
Amends: 25 MRSA §1512

Legislative Document
No. 172
H.P. 105
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Require the Maine State Police to Create a Statewide List 
of Missing Persons
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: ARDELL of Monticello, BABIN of Fort Fairfield, BISHOP of Bucksport, 
DODGE of Belfast, GATTINE of Westbrook, LAJOIE of Lewiston, NUTTING of Oakland, 
PERKINS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  25 MRSA §1512 is enacted to read:
§1512.  Missing persons list
In cooperation with appropriate law enforcement agencies, the Bureau of State Police 
shall establish and maintain a publicly accessible website that lists all open missing person 
cases in the State.  For each missing person listed, the website must contain a summary of 
the details of the case, a picture of the missing person and the contact information for the 
investigating agency.
SUMMARY
This bill requires the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police to establish 
and maintain a publicly accessible statewide missing persons list.
An Act to Require the Maine State Police to Create a Statewide List of Missing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0172
Committee Amendment CA_A_HA_A_H654 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 105, 
L.D. 172, ''An Act to Require the Maine State Police to Create a Statewide List of Missing 
Persons" 
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 9 in the last line (page 2, line 10 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "and
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 10 in the first line (page 2, line 11 in 
amendment) by striking out the following: "person." and inserting the following: 'person; 
and' 
Amend the amendment in section 2 by inserting after subsection 10 the following: 
'11. A representative from each of the federally recognized Indian tribes, nations or 
bands in the State, appointed by the representative's respective tribe, nation or band.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbel'ing any nonconsecutive Pait letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a representative from each of the federally recognized Indian 
tribes, nations 01· bands in the State to the working group to review best practices for 
investigating missing persons cases in the State. 
SPONSORED BY: ~--------.... 
(Representative MILLIKEN, N.) 
TOWN: Blue Hill 
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0173
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Sponsors: WOOD
Amends: 12 MRSA §13056

Legislative Document
No. 173
H.P. 106
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration 
Requirements
Reference to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative WOOD of Greene.
Cosponsored by Representatives: DRINKWATER of Milford, MASON of Lisbon, THORNE 
of Carmel.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §13056, sub-§2, ¶G, as amended by PL 2013, c. 408, §24, is 
further amended to read:
G.  A motorboat used exclusively for racing purposes that displays on its hull in a 
prominent manner a valid boat number issued by a recognized racing association; and
Sec. 2.  12 MRSA §13056, sub-§2, ¶H, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 408, §25, is 
amended to read:
H.  A motorboat participating in an event as permitted by section 13061.; and
Sec. 3.  12 MRSA §13056, sub-§2, ¶I is enacted to read:
I.  A canoe, kayak or rowboat that is equipped with a motor having a manufacturer's 
horsepower rating less than 100 horsepower.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts canoes, kayaks and rowboats that are equipped with a motor having 
a manufacturer's horsepower rating less than 100 horsepower from boat registration 
requirements.
An Act Regarding Coverage for Step Therapy for Advanced
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0178
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: MATHIESON, TEPLER
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4320-N

Legislative Document
No. 178
H.P. 111
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act Regarding Coverage for Step Therapy for Advanced 
Metastatic Cancer
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MATHIESON of Kittery.
Cosponsored by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc and
Representative: CLUCHEY of Bowdoinham.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  24-A MRSA §4320-N, sub-§1, ¶A-1 is enacted to read:
A-1.  "Advanced metastatic cancer" means cancer that has spread from the primary or 
original site of the cancer to nearby tissues, lymph nodes or other areas or parts of the 
body.
Sec. 2.  24-A MRSA §4320-N, sub-§1, ¶A-2 is enacted to read:
A-2.  "Associated conditions" means the symptoms or side effects associated with 
advanced metastatic cancer or its treatment and that, in the judgment of the health care 
practitioner, further jeopardize the health of a patient if left untreated.
Sec. 3.  24-A MRSA §4320-N, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Advanced metastatic cancer; associated conditions.  A health plan that provides 
coverage for advanced metastatic cancer and associated conditions may not require that the 
enrollee fail to successfully respond to a different drug or prove a history of failure of a 
different drug before the health plan provides coverage of a prescription drug approved by 
the United States Food and Drug Administration.
This subsection applies only to a drug the use of which is consistent with best practices for 
the treatment of advanced metastatic cancer or an associated condition; supported by peer-
reviewed, evidence-based literature; and approved by the United States Food and Drug 
Administration.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a health plan that provides coverage for advanced metastatic cancer 
and associated conditions from requiring an enrollee to fail to successfully respond to a 
different drug or prove a history of failure of a different drug before providing coverage of 
a prescription drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
An Act Regarding the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0180
Committee Amendment CA_A_H643 (House)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §4349-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 113, L.D. 180, "An Act Regarding the 
Interactions of Pharmacy Benefit; Managers and So-called 340B Entities and 
Reimbursements by Pharmacy Benefits Managers to Pharmacies" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Reimbursements by Health Insurance Carriers or Pharmacy 
Benefits Managers to Pharmacies' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §4349-A is enacted to read: 
§4349-A. Discriminatory reimbursement of pharmacy providers prohibited 
A carrier, or a pharmacy benefits manager under contract with a carrier, may not 
reimburse a pharmacy provider for a prescription drug or pharmacy service in an amount 
that is less than the reimbursement amount paid to a pharmacy provider affiliated with the 
carrier or pharmacy benefits manager for the same prescription drug or pharmacy service.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment prohibits a 
health insurance carrier, or a pharmacy benefits manager under contract with a carrier, from 
reimbursing a pharmacy provider for a prescription drug or pharmacy service in an amount 
that is less than the amount the carrier or pharmacy benefits manager reimburses a 
pharmacy provider affiliated with the carrier or pharmacy benefits manager for the same 
prescription drug or pharmacy service. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code to Eliminate the Class E
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0179
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: SINCLAIR
Amends: 15 MRSA §1092, 17-A MRSA §1802

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No. 179
H.P. 112
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Amend the Maine Bail Code to Eliminate the Class E 
Crime of Violation of Condition of Release
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SINCLAIR of Bath.
Cosponsored by Representative: LIBBY of Auburn.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  15 MRSA §1092, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. H, §3 and 
affected by Pt. X, §2, is repealed.
Sec. 2.  17-A MRSA §1802, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2021, c. 447, §4 and 
c. 647, Pt. B, §38 and affected by §65, is further amended by amending subparagraph (9) 
to read:
(9)  A Class D or Class E crime under Title 29‑A, section 2411, subsection 1‑A, 
paragraph B; or
Sec. 3.  17-A MRSA §1802, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2021, c. 447, §4 and 
c. 647, Pt. B, §38 and affected by §65, is further amended by amending subparagraph (10) 
to read:
(10)  A Class D crime under Title 17, section 1031; or
Sec. 4.  17-A MRSA §1802, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2021, c. 447, §4 and 
c. 647, Pt. B, §38 and affected by §65, is further amended by repealing subparagraph (11).
SUMMARY
This bill repeals the provision of law that makes it a Class E crime for a criminal 
defendant who has been granted preconviction or post-conviction bail to violate any 
condition of release. It also repeals a cross-reference to this provision. 
The bill does not eliminate the Class C crime for violating conditions of release.
An Act to Improve Safety in Public Schools by Requiring Silent
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0168
Committee: Education and Cultural Affairs
Sponsors: SINCLAIR
Amends: 20-A MRSA §4017

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No. 168
H.P. 101
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Improve Safety in Public Schools by Requiring Silent 
Electronic Notification Systems in Classrooms
Reference to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative SINCLAIR of Bath.
Cosponsored by Representative: BRENNAN of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §4017 is enacted to read:
§4017.  Silent electronic notification system
1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings.
A.  "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as in Title 25, section 3701, 
subsection 1.  
B.  "Silent electronic notification system" means a silent security system that when 
manually activated generates a notification that is intended to signal a life-threatening 
or emergency situation requiring a response from a law enforcement agency. 
2.  Silent electronic notification system; requirements. A public elementary school 
or public secondary school that enrolls 12 or more students shall equip each classroom with 
a silent electronic notification system. The silent electronic notification system must 
automatically notify the E-9-1-1 system, school security personnel and local law 
enforcement agencies when manually activated. The silent electronic notification system 
must automatically notify parents of students who subscribe to be notified.
3.  Rules. The department may 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 requires public elementary schools and public secondary schools that enroll 
or more students to equip each classroom with a silent electronic notification system 
that automatically notifies the E-9-1-1 system, school security personnel and local law 
enforcement agencies when manually activated.  The bill also requires the system to 
automatically notify parents who subscribe to be notified.
Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Foreclosure Process
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0184
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S425 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A,, to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 117, 
L.D. 184, "Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study the Foreclosure Process" 
Amend the amendment in the 2nd instructional paragraph in the last line (page 1, line 
in amendment) by striking out the following: "9" and inserting the following: 1101 
Amend the amendment by insetting after the 2nd instrnctional paragraph the following: 
'Amend the resolve in section 2 by inserting after subsection 3 the following: 
14. One member representing a statewide housing association, appointed by the 
President of the Senate;' ' 
Amend the amendment by insetting after subsection 6 the following: 
'Amend the resolve in section 2 by renumbering the subsections to read consecutively.' 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter 01· 
section numbet· to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
• ion one member representing a statewide 
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SPONSORED BY: __,_~~!o:::L.=-~~~~1!....14,~L....--
(Senator BENNETT, R.) 
COUNTY: Oxford 
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SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Cap Publicly Owned Land Area at No More than 50
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0183
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: FAULKINGHAM, MOORE
Amends: 12 MRSA §1829-A

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No. 183
H.P. 116
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Cap Publicly Owned Land Area at No More than 50 
Percent of Any County
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.
Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington and
Representatives: MCINTYRE of Lowell, MINGO of Calais, QUINT of Hodgdon, STROUT of 
Harrington, TUELL of East Machias.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §1829-A is enacted to read:
§1829-A.  Limitation on publicly owned land
1.  Public ownership limited.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, 
publicly owned land in this State may not exceed 50% of the land area of a county.  For 
purposes of this section, "publicly owned land" means land in which the Federal 
Government, the State, a county or a municipality holds property rights, including 
easements, development rights, trust rights or other ownership interests.
With the approval of 2/3 of each House of the Legislature, the State, a county or a 
municipality may exceed the limits of this subsection.
2.  Report.  The department shall, beginning April 15, 2026, report biannually to the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over public lands matters 
on the percentage of publicly owned land statewide and by county.
SUMMARY
This bill limits publicly owned land in the State to no more than 50% of the land area 
in any county.  The bill also allows the State, a county or a municipality to exceed the limits 
with the approval of 2/3 of each House of the Legislature.
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is required to report 
biannually beginning April 15, 2026 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature 
having jurisdiction over public lands matters on the percentage of federal, state, county and 
municipal property ownership statewide and by county.
An Act to Establish a
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0176
Committee Amendment CA_A_H596 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3531, 30-A MRSA §3532

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ "to H.P. 109, L.D 176, "An Act to Establish a
Regional Ambulance Service in Southern Penobscot County"
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following;
An Act to Authorize the Formation of Emergency Medical Services Districts'
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the
following:
'See. 1. 30-A IMRSA c. 164, headnote is amended to read;
CHAPTER 164
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTMCTS
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §3531, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1997,c,698,§2, is amended
to read;
1. District. "Diotrict" "District,"_ "emergency medical services district" or "fire
district" means a district created by vote of a group of municipalities for the purpose of
providing fa'e protection or emergency medical services.
Sec. 3. 30-A MRSA §3532, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1997,c. 698, §2, is amended
to read;
2. General powers; area of service. The district formed under subsection 1 is a quasi-
municipal corporation that may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, adopt a name,
adopt and alter a common seal, borrow funds and do all things necessary to furnish
emergency medical services or fire protection within that district.
Sec. 4. 30-A MRSA §3532, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 1997,c.698,§2, is amended
to read:
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
"A"<
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P, 109, L.D. 176
4. Draft agreement. Prior to voting on foiTnation of a an emergency medical services
district or a fire district, the municipalities shall negotiate an agreement on terms for
governing the district, including such matters as the number and distribution of district
directors, length of term for a director, the time frame of the fiscal year of the district and
such other matters as are essential to the operation of the district.'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill and changes the title. The amendment allows
municipalities, in cooperation with one or more other municipalities, to form an emergency
medical services district.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Expand
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0185
Committee Amendment CA_A_H255 (House)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5225

COIY1MITTEE AMENDMENT "'Pr" to H.P. 118, L.D. 185, "An Act to Expand 
Opportunities to Invest Municipal Tax Increment Financing Revenues" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. l. 30-A MRSA §5225, sub-§1, ,IC, as amended by PL 2023, c. 142, §§1 to 
3, is further amended by amending subparagraph (9) to read: 
(9) Costs related to the construction, renovation or operation of municipal or 
plantation public safety facilities, including facilities used as emergency shelters, 
the neted for which is related to general economic development within the 
municipality or plantation, not to exceed +.§-¼ 25% of the captured assessed value 
of the development district; 
Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §5225, sub-§1, ,IC, as amended by PL 2023, c. 142, §§1 to 
3, is further amended by amending subparagraph (12) to read: 
(12) Up to 50% of the capital costs related to the construction or renovation of a 
municipality's or plantation's central administrative office facilities owned by a 
municipality or plantation and used to provide municipal or plantation services, the 
need for which is related to general economic development within the municipality 
or plantation, not to exceed +.§-¼ 25% of the captured assessed value of the 
development district;' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. It updates the limit of captured; assessed value of the 
development district that can be applied towards the construction, renovation and operation 
of public safety facilities, including facilities used as emergency shelters, in a municipality 
or plantation to 25%. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,A,, to H.P. 118, L.D. 185 
The amendment also updates the limit of captured, assessed value of the development 
district that can be applied towards the construction and renovation of municipal and 
plantation facilities that provide services to 25%. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Expand Opportunities to Invest Municipal Tax Increment
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0185
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: MASTRACCIO, HARRINGTON
Amends: 30-A MRSA §5225

Legislative Document
No. 185
H.P. 118
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Expand Opportunities to Invest Municipal Tax Increment 
Financing Revenues
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative MASTRACCIO of Sanford.
Cosponsored by Senator HARRINGTON of York and
Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, BLIER of Buxton, BRIDGEO of Augusta, 
FREDERICKS of Sanford, GATTINE of Westbrook, ROLLINS of Augusta, SALISBURY of 
Westbrook, Senator: NANGLE of Cumberland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  30-A MRSA §5225, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2023, c. 142, §§1 to 
3, is further amended by amending subparagraph (9) to read:
(9)  Costs related to the construction, renovation or operation of municipal or 
plantation public safety facilities, including facilities used as emergency shelters, 
the need for which is related to general economic development within the 
municipality or plantation, not to exceed 15% of the captured assessed value of the 
development district;
Sec. 2.  30-A MRSA §5225, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2023, c. 142, §§1 to 
3, is further amended by amending subparagraph (12) to read:
(12)  Up to 50% of the capital costs Costs related to the construction or renovation 
of a municipality's or plantation's central administrative office facilities owned by 
a municipality or plantation and used to provide municipal or plantation services, 
the need for which is related to general economic development within the 
municipality or plantation, not to exceed 15% of the captured assessed value of the 
development district;
SUMMARY
This bill maximizes the ability of a municipality or plantation to utilize tax increment 
financing revenue to renovate and construct municipal facilities that contribute to the 
community's economic development efforts, including facilities used as emergency 
shelters.
An Act to Increase Availability and Affordability of Mental Health
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0189
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: LIBBY, BALDACCI
Amends: 22 MRSA §330

Legislative Document
No. 189
H.P. 122
House of Representatives, January 14, 2025
An Act to Increase Availability and Affordability of Mental Health 
Care and Substance Use Disorder Services by Removing the 
Certificate of Need Requirement
Reference to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 
suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative LIBBY of Auburn.
Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot and
Representatives: HASENFUS of Readfield, LAJOIE of Lewiston, MILLIKEN of Blue Hill, 
SINCLAIR of Bath, SKOLD of Portland.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §330, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 664, §2, is amended to 
read:
6.  Existing capacity.  The use by an ambulatory surgical facility licensed on January 
1, 1998 of capacity in existence on January 1, 1998; and
Sec. 2.  22 MRSA §330, sub-§7, as amended by PL 2003, c. 621, §1, is further 
amended to read:
7.  Critical access hospitals.  Conversion by a critical access hospital or a hospital in 
the process of becoming a critical access hospital of licensed acute care beds to hospital 
swing beds.; and
Sec. 3.  22 MRSA §330, sub-§8 is enacted to read:
8.  Mental health and substance use disorder services.  Mental and behavioral health 
care services and substance use disorder detoxification and treatment services offered by a 
health care facility.
SUMMARY
This bill eliminates the requirement for health care facilities to obtain a certificate of 
need for the provision of mental and behavioral health care services and substance use 
disorder detoxification and treatment services.