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An Act Regarding Acts of Violence Committed Against a Pregnant
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1930
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: PAUL, CYRWAY
Amends: 17-A MRSA §214

Legislative Document
No. 1930
H.P. 1291
House of Representatives, May 6, 2025
An Act Regarding Acts of Violence Committed Against a Pregnant 
Woman
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative PAUL of Winterport.
Cosponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec and
Representatives: BISHOP of Bucksport, COLLINS of Sidney, GRIFFIN of Levant, SMITH of 
Palermo, WHITE of Ellsworth, Senator: HAGGAN of Penobscot.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  17-A MRSA §214 is enacted to read:
§214.  Unborn children
1.   As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms 
have the following meanings.
A.  "Conception" means the fusion of a human spermatozoon with a human ovum. 
B.  "Gestation" means the time during which a pregnant person carries an unborn child 
in the pregnant person's womb, from conception to birth. 
C.  "Unborn child" means the offspring of human beings from conception until birth. 
2.   For purposes of sections 201 to 203 and 207 to 208-F, the term "person" or "human 
being" includes an unborn child at every stage of gestation from conception until live birth. 
3.   This section does not apply to: 
A.  An act committed by the mother of an unborn child; 
B.  A lawful medical procedure performed by a physician or other licensed medical 
professional at the request of a mother of an unborn child or the mother's legal guardian; 
or
C.  The lawful dispensation or administration of lawfully prescribed medication. 
SUMMARY
This bill provides that for certain provisions of the Maine Criminal Code, including 
those governing murder, manslaughter and assault, the term "person" or "human being" 
includes an unborn child.  Exceptions are included for an act committed by the mother of 
an unborn child, a lawful medical procedure performed by a physician or other licensed 
medical professional at the request of a mother of an unborn child or the mother's legal 
guardian or the lawful dispensation or administration of lawfully prescribed medication.
An Act to Increase
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1935
Committee Amendment CA_A_H464 (House)
Amends: 32 MRSA §4700-L

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1296, L.D. 1935, "An Act to Increase 
Penalties for Violations Related to Water Well Drilling" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
1Sec, 1. 32 MRSA §4700-L, sub-§1, as corrected by RR 2021, c, 2, Pt. A, § 115, is 
amended to read: 
1. Fine. A person, company, firm, partnership or corporation ,vho installs, alters, 
repairs or replaces a water well, geothennal heat exchange well or pump system without 
being licensed as provided in this chapter or in violation of the code of performance adopted 
by the commission pursuant to section 4700-H, subsection 5, except for an apprentice well 
driller or an apprentice pump installer as set forth in this chapter, or a person, firm, 
partnership or corporation who procUl'es a license as provided in this chapter wrongfully or 
by fraud commits a civil violation punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 $10,000. 
Sec. 2. 
Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Drinking Water Enforcement 0728 
Initiative: Provides funding from increased penalties for water well drilling violations. 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 
2025-26 
2026-27 
All Other 
$7,200 
$7,200 
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL 
$7,200 
$7,200 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
~os 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT «k• to H.P. 1296, L.D. 1935 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the minority repo1t of the committee. This amendment removes the 
provision from the bill that provides that a person, company, fhm, pa1tnership or 
corporation who drills, drives or bores a water well or geothermal heat exchange well 
without being licensed commits a Class D crime. The amendment also decreases the civil 
violation fine from not more than $25,000, as in the bill, to not more than $10,000. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 05/28/25 LRL 
LD 1935 
LR 1339(02) 
An Act to Increase Penalties for Violations Related to Water Well Drilling 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment~• { H-J/ {i L/ ) 
Committee: Labor 
Appropriations/Allocations 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Revenue 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
$7,200 
$7,200 
FY 2026-27 
$7,200 
$7,200 
Projections 
FY 2027-28 
$7,200 
$7,200 
Projections 
FY 2028-29 
$7,200 
$7,200 
The bill includes an ongoing annual Other Special Revenue Funds revenue increase tD the Departme11t of Health and 
Human Services of $7,200 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 from the increased penalties for water well drilling 
violations included in the bill. Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of the same amount are also included. 
LR1339(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Increase Penalties for Violations Related to Water Well
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1935
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Sponsors: FREDETTE
Amends: 32 MRSA §4700-L

Legislative Document
No. 1935
H.P. 1296
House of Representatives, May 6, 2025
An Act to Increase Penalties for Violations Related to Water Well 
Drilling
Reference to the Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and 
ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative FREDETTE of Newport.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  32 MRSA §4700-L, as corrected by RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §115, is amended 
by amending the section headnote to read:
§4700-L.  Penalties Violations
Sec. 2.  32 MRSA §4700-L, sub-§1, as corrected by RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §115, is 
amended to read:
1.  Fine Penalties.  A person, company, firm, partnership or corporation who installs, 
alters, repairs or replaces a water well, geothermal heat exchange well or pump system 
without being licensed as provided in this chapter or in violation of the code of performance 
adopted by the commission pursuant to section 4700‑H, subsection 5, except for an 
apprentice well driller or an apprentice pump installer as set forth in this chapter, or a 
person, firm, partnership or corporation who procures a license as provided in this chapter 
wrongfully or by fraud commits a civil violation punishable by a fine of not more than 
$1,000 $25,000.  Notwithstanding this subsection, a person, company, firm, partnership or 
corporation who drills, drives or bores a water well or geothermal heat exchange well 
without being licensed as provided in this chapter commits a Class D crime.
SUMMARY
This bill increases the maximum fine for licensing violations and certain code 
violations related to well drilling from $1,000 to $25,000.  It also provides that a person, 
company, firm, partnership or corporation who drills, drives or bores a water well or 
geothermal heat exchange well without being licensed commits a Class D crime.
An Act to Close
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1939
Committee Amendment CA_A_H973 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/-^" to H.P, 1298, L.D. 1939, "An Act to Close
Maine's Tax Loophole for Offshore Profit Shifting"
Amend the bill by insertmg after section 2 the followmg:
'See. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002
Initiative: Creates and provides funding for one Tax Analyst position, 2 Tax Examiner IU
positions and 2 Priacipal Revenue Agent positions beginning October 1, 2026 and
associated All Other costs, including one-time computer programming costs.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
Personal Services $0 $485,322
All Other $0 $142,290
2223 GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $627,612
Amend the bill by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, adds an appropriations
and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 03/31/26 t-KL
LD 1939 LR 1463(02)
An Act to Close Maine's Tax Loophole for Offshore Profit Shifting
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'J^'
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium revenue impact - General Fund
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $627,612 $729,695 $756,8f
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $627,612 $729,695 $756,893
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill would replace the State's current corporate mcome taxation of water's edge income, inclusive of 50% of
Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GDLTI), with mandatory worldwide income reporting, using worldwide factors
for income apportionment, for the corporations covered and is expected to have a modest impact on corporate income
tax revenue, with likely outcomes ranging from a small revenue loss to a small revenue gain. To implement these tax
changes, the bill provides a General Fund appropriation of $627,612 in fiscal year 2026-27 to the Department of
Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services for administrative costs including; one new Tax
Analyst, two new Tax Examiner positions, and two new Revenue Agent positions as well as funding for one-time
computer programming costs.
LR1463(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Clarify Data Collection Processes in Health Care Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1945
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: RANA
Amends: 22 MRSA §265

Legislative Document
No. 1945
H.P. 1304
House of Representatives, May 7, 2025
An Act to Clarify Data Collection Processes in Health Care Facilities
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative RANA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  22 MRSA §265, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 129, §1, is amended to 
read:
Beginning October 1, 2026, a health care facility, other than a pharmacy licensed 
pursuant to Title 32, chapter 117, shall ensure that data related to sexual orientation and 
gender identity is collected from an individual as part of the health care information 
collected upon intake at a health care facility and at any other time who is 18 years of age 
or older when demographic information is collected, unless the individual declines to 
answer questions regarding the individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.  This data 
is part of the individual's electronic health record.  For the purposes of this section, "health 
care facility" has the same meaning as in section 1711‑C, subsection 1, paragraph D, 
"health care information" has the same meaning as in section 1711‑C, subsection 1, 
paragraph E and "individual" has the same meaning as in section 1711‑C, subsection 1, 
paragraph G, except that in this section it is limited to an individual who is 18 years of age 
or older.  Data collected pursuant to this section is health care information that is subject to 
the confidentiality requirements of section 1711‑C.  The sexual orientation and gender 
identity data required to be collected pursuant to this section is the same as the sexual and 
gender identity data elements added by the federal Department of Health and Human 
Services, Health Resources and Services Administration to the uniform data system 
administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration in 2016 or included in 
any subsequent standards.
SUMMARY
This bill provides that sexual orientation and gender identity data required to be 
collected by a health care facility is limited to an individual who is 18 years of age or older 
and that this data is collected when other demographic information is collected from such 
an individual.  It removes language that describes the data required to be collected.
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1941
Committee Amendment CA_B_HA_A_H1000 (House)

HOUSE AMENDMENT " /\ " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 1300,
L.D, 1941, "All Act to Implement Recommendations of the Commission to Examine
Reestablishing Parole"
Amend the amendment in section 2 in the first paragraph in the last line (page 1, line
19 in amendment) by striking out the following; "13" and inserting the following: '16'
Amend the amendment in section 2 in subsection 9 in the last line (page 2, line 4 in
amendment) by striking out the following; "and"
Amend the amendment in section 2 by inserting after subsection 9 the following:
' 10, A member wlio is currently incarcerated in a correctional facility in this State,
appointed by the Speaker of the House;
11. A member who is a criminal defense attorney, appointed by the Speaker of the
House;
12. A member who is a member of Maine Pretrial Services, Inc., appointed by the
Speaker of the House; and'
Amend the amendment in section 2 by inserting after subsection 10 the following;
The membership of the commission must reflect the diversity of the State, including, but
not limited to, diversity in geographic location, cultural and ethnic background, sexual
orientation, gender identity and professional experience,'
Amend the amendment in section 2 by renumbering (lie subsections to read
consecntively.
Amend the amendinent by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecntive Part letter or
section number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment adds 3 members to the Commission to Examine (he Intersection of
Parole and Current Sentencing Practices; a person who is currently incarcerated; a criminal
defense attorney; and a member of Maine Pt'etrial Services, Inc. The amendment also
requires the membership of the cominission to reflect the diversity offlie State, including,
Pnge 1 - 132LR 1826(07)
HOUSE AMENDMENT
HOUSE AMENDMENT "A " to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" to H.P. 1300, L.D. 1941
but not limited to, diversity in geographic location, cultural and ethnic background, sexual
orientation, gender identity and professional experience.
SPONSORED BY
(Representative MILLIKEN, N.)
TOWN: Blue Hill
HOUSE AMENDMENT
An Act to Fund MaineCare
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1948
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: DILL

Legislative Document
No. 1948
H.P. 1307
House of Representatives, May 7, 2025
An Act to Fund MaineCare
(AFTER DEADLINE)
(EMERGENCY)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative DILL of Old Town.
Cosponsored by Representatives: ARATA of New Gloucester, COLLAMORE of Pittsfield, 
CRAY of Palmyra.
Emergency preamble.  Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next 
fiscal year; and
Whereas, this legislation affects certain obligations and expenses during the course 
of the current fiscal year; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
PART A
Sec. A-1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the MaineCare program.
GENERAL FUND
2024-25
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$117,618,761
$0
$0
__________
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$117,618,761
$0
$0
PART B
Sec. B-1.  Appropriations and allocations.  The following appropriations and 
allocations are made.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147
Initiative: Deappropriates one-time funding provided in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part 
D for the MaineCare program.
GENERAL FUND
2024-25
2025-26
2026-27
All Other
$0 ($117,618,761)
$0
__________
__________
__________
GENERAL FUND TOTAL
$0 ($117,618,761)
$0
Sec. B-2.  Effective date. This Part takes effect June 20, 2025.
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation 
takes effect when approved, except as otherwise indicated.
SUMMARY
Part A of this bill provides one-time funding for the MaineCare program in fiscal year 
2024-25.  Part A takes effect when approved.  Part B of the bill deappropriates one-time 
funding provided in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part D for the MaineCare program.  Part 
B takes effect June 20, 2025, which is the effective date of Public Law 2025, chapter 2, 
Part D.
An Act to Ensme
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1953
Committee Amendment CA_A_S187 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A,, to S.P. 761, L.D. 19S3, "An Act to Ensme 
Public Access to Conservation Land by Providing Protections from Liability to 
Landowners,, 
Amend the bill in section 3 in subsection 7 in the 3rd line (page I, line 14 in L.D.) by 
striking out the following: "fil1X
and inserting the following: 'one 01· more' 
Amend the bill by relettering or i·enumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment clarifies that additional protection from liability for a landownel' or 
other granto1· who grants, and a holder 01· grantee who accepts, an easement or other legal 
instrument that includes or makes an express grant of perpetual public access over premises 
is for the public to pursue one or more, 1·ather than any, recreational 01· harvesting activities. 
Page I • l32LR2482(02) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Ensure Public Access to Conservation Land by Providing
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1953
Committee: Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Sponsors: BRENNER, DUCHARME
Amends: 14 MRSA §159-A

Legislative Document
No. 1953
S.P. 761
In Senate, May 7, 2025
An Act to Ensure Public Access to Conservation Land by Providing 
Protections from Liability to Landowners
(AFTER DEADLINE)
Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 
205.
Reference to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry suggested and 
ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative DUCHARME of Madison and
Senators: BLACK of Franklin, CARNEY of Cumberland, FARRIN of Somerset, 
HARRINGTON of York, Representatives: DILL of Old Town, WOODSOME of Waterboro.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §159-A, sub-§4, ¶B, as amended by PL 1995, c. 566, §1, is 
further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read:
(1)  The landowner or the landowner's agent by the State; or
Sec. 2.  14 MRSA §159-A, sub-§4, ¶B, as amended by PL 1995, c. 566, §1, is 
amended by enacting a new subparagraph (3) to read:
(3)  The landowner or grantor who grants, and the holder or grantee who accepts, 
an easement or other legal instrument that makes an express grant of perpetual 
public access over premises for the public to pursue recreational or harvesting 
activities; or
Sec. 3.  14 MRSA §159-A, sub-§7 is enacted to read:
7.  Perpetual grant of public access.  A landowner or other grantor who grants, and a 
holder or grantee who accepts, an easement or other legal instrument that includes a 
perpetual right of public access over premises for the public to pursue any recreational or 
harvesting activities, in reliance on the protections from liability established by this section 
as they exist at the time of the grant, as evidenced by an instrument recorded in the registry 
of deeds for the county in which the premises are located, acquires a permanent vested 
property right to those protections for any rights so granted, which runs to their heirs, 
successors and assigns.
SUMMARY
This bill provides additional protection from liability for a landowner or other grantor 
who grants, and a holder or grantee who accepts, an easement or other legal instrument that 
includes or makes an express grant of perpetual public access over premises for the public 
to pursue recreational or harvesting activities.
An Act to Promote Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1951
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S488 (Senate)

SENATE AMENDMENT" A'' to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 758, 
L.D. 1951, "An Act to Promote Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion 
IO 
and Create Jobs" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of the first instructional paragrnph (page I, 
lines 11 and 12 in amendment). 
Amend the amendment by 1·elettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment changes the year for the start of the changes proposed in the bill from 
tax years beginning on oi· after January I, 2026, as changed in Committee Amendment "Ai" 
to January I, 2027, as was proposed in the bill. 
SPONSORED BY: 
T2.»T11 I'-' V?O 
--------------
(Senator ROTUNDO, M,) 
COUNTY: Androscoggin 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
Page I -132LRl100(04) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/24/25 LRl-
LD 1951 
LR 1100(04) 
An Act to Promote Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion and Create Jobs 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ''A' to Committee Amendment "A"(~:ft..\ts<S) 
Sponsor: Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2025-26 
Projections 
FY2027-28 
Projections 
FY 2028-29_ 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
($256,500) 
$256,500 
$13,500 
($1,425,000) 
$1,425,000 
$75,000 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
$0 
This amendment changes the beginning tax year from January 1, 2026 to J anuaiy l, 2027, This would remove the 
revenue decrease to the General Fund of $256,500 in fiscal year 2025-26 and reduce the revenue decrease by 
$1,425,000 in fiscal year 2026-27. The amendment wm.ild also remove the revenue decrease to the Local Government 
Fund of$13,500 in fiscal year 2025-26 and reduce the revenue decrease by $75,000 in fiscal year 2026-27. As 
amended, the remaining General Fund revenue decrease will be $256,500 in fiscal year 2026-27. 
LRl 100(04) - Fiscal Note- Page 1 of l
An Act to Exempt
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1960
Committee Amendment CA_A_S231 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "U" to S.P. 767, L.D. 1960, "An Act to Exempt
Electronic Smoking Devices or Other Tobacco Products Containing Ingestible Hemp from
the Tax Imposed on Tobacco Products"
Amend the bill by incorporating the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment incorporates a fiscal note.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/28/25 l-Kt^
LD 1960 LR 2333(02)
An Act to Exempt Electronic Smoking Devices or Other Tobacco Products Containing Ingestible
Hemp from the Tax Imposed on Tobacco Products
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment lt/^t
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund
Revenue
General Fund
Other Special Revenue Funds
$44,400
($44,400)
($100)
$91,300
($91,300)
($200)
$95,800
($95,800)
($200)
$100,700
($100,700)
($200)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a revenue decrease to the General Fund of $44,400 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $91,300 in fiscal year
2026-27 by providing tax exemptions on sales of electronic smoking devices or other tobacco products containing
ingestible consumer products containing hemp or cannabidiol derived from hemp. The bill also includes a revenue
decrease to the Local Government Fund of $100 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $200 in fiscal year 2026-27,
LR2333(02) - Fiscal Note" Page I of 1
An Act to Exempt Tobacco Products Containing Hemp from the Tax Imposed on
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1960
Senate Amendment SA_A_S430 (Senate)

SENATEAMENDMENT"A "to S.P. 767,L.D, 1960, "AnActtoExemptElectronic 
Smoking Devices or Other Tobacco Products Containing Ingestible Hemp from the Tax 
Imposed on Tobacco Products" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Exempt Tobacco Products Containing Hemp from the Tax Imposed on 
Tobacco Products' 
Amend the bill in section l in subsection 2 in the first 2 lines (page 1, lines 4 and 5 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: "ingestible consumer products containing" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 in the 6th and 7th lines (page 1, lines 9 and 
in L.D.) by stl'iking out the following: "an electronic smoking device 01· other tobacco 
product containing ingestible consumer products containing hemp or cannabidiol derived 
from hemp" and inserting the following: 'a tobacco product containing hemp' 
Amend the bill by relettel'ing or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes from the bill the exemption from the tax imposed on tobacco 
products for an electl'Onic smoking device containing ingestible consumer products 
containing hemp or cannabidiol derived from hemp. 
The amendment provides an 
exemption from the tax imposed on tobacco products for a tobacco product containing 
hemp. 
SPONSOREDBY: ~ 
(Senator TALBOT ROSS, R.) 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Clarify the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1961
Committee Amendment CA_A_S236 (Senate)
Amends: 22 MRSA §1812-G

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " /^" to S.P. 768, L,D. 1961, "An Act to Clarify the
Laws Relating to the Licensure of Certain Facilities by the Department of Health and
Human Services"
Amend the bill in Part C by inserting after section 1 the following:
'See. C-2. 22 MRSA §1812-G, sub-§3-B, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 241, §9, is
amended to read:
3-B. Petition for removal of a substantiated finding of neglect or
misappropriation of property. No sooner than 12 months after the date a substantiated
finding of neglect or misappropriation of property is placed on the registiy, a direct care
worker may petition the department to remove the notation from the registry if the
substantiated complaint finding is a one-time occurrence and there is no pattern of neglect
or misappropriation of property.'
Amend the bill in Part C in section 4 in subsection 6 in the 2nd line (page 6, line 14 in
L.D.) by striking out the following: "comglamj;" and inserting the following: 'finding'
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively,
SUMMARY
This amendment makes a correction to the bill that a substantiated finding, rather than
a substantiated complaint, is a disqualifying offense prohibiting employment in the laws
governing the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers.
The amendment also corrects a reference to a substantiated complaint in the provision
governing a petition to remove the notation of a substantiated finding from the registry.
FISCAL NOTE REQUmED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/28/25 t-Ki-
LD 1961 LR 258(02)
An Act to Clarify the Laws Relating to the Licensure of Certain Facilities by the Department of Health
and Human Services
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^"/^-/O^U
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services from the provisions of this bill are expected to
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR0258(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I
An Act to Exempt Electronic Smoking Devices or Other Tobacco
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1960
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs
Sponsors: TALBOT ROSS, BOYER
Amends: 36 MRSA §4403-A

Legislative Document
No. 1960
S.P. 767
In Senate, May 7, 2025
An Act to Exempt Electronic Smoking Devices or Other Tobacco 
Products Containing Ingestible Hemp from the Tax Imposed on 
Tobacco Products
Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed.
DAREK M. GRANT
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland.
Cosponsored by Representative BOYER of Poland and
Senators: BAILEY of York, BENNETT of Oxford, HICKMAN of Kennebec, TIMBERLAKE 
of Androscoggin, Representatives: CHAPMAN of Auburn, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, 
FREDERICKS of Sanford, SUPICA of Bangor.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  36 MRSA §4403-A, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 441, Pt. E, §20 and 
affected by §28, is amended to read:
2.  Tobacco products containing cannabis or ingestible consumer products 
containing hemp.  The tax imposed on tobacco products does not apply to the sale of an 
electronic smoking device or other tobacco product containing adult use cannabis subject 
to tax under chapter 723 or, an electronic smoking device or other tobacco product 
containing cannabis or cannabis products subject to control under Title 22, chapter 558‑C 
or an electronic smoking device or other tobacco product containing ingestible consumer 
products containing hemp or cannabidiol derived from hemp. For the purposes of this 
subsection, "hemp" has the same meaning as in Title 7, section 2231, subsection 1-A, 
paragraph D.
SUMMARY
This bill exempts from the tax imposed on tobacco products an electronic smoking 
device or other tobacco product containing ingestible consumer products containing hemp 
or cannabidiol derived from hemp.
An Act to Amend the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1968
Committee Amendment CA_A_H559 (House)
Amends: 3 MRSA §2

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "^ " to H.P, 1312, L.D, 1968, "An Act to Amend the
Laws Regarding Legislative Reimbursement"
Amend the bill in section 1 in the indented paragraph m the 27th line (page 1, line 30
in L,D,) by inserting after the following; "session" the following: 'or second regular session'
Amend the bill in section 2 in the indented paragraph in the 14th line (page 2, line 4 in
L,D.) by inserting after the following; "travel" the following; 'to and'
Amend the bill in section 2 in the indented paragraph in the 19th line (page 2, line 9 in
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "session" the following: 'or second regular session'
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, amends the bill by
permitting the Legislative Council to set the amount of an allowance at the beginning of
the first regular or second regular session of a legislative biennium. The amendment also
clarifies that the daily mileage allowance is for travel both to and from that Legislator's
place of abode,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 06/01/25
I^R.L.
LD 1968 LR 2373(02)
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Legislative Reimbursement
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^
Committee: State and Local Government
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential Legislative Cost
Legislative Cost/Study
The Legislature's baseline budget for 2026-2027 includes funds for legislators to receive a meal allowance of$50,and
a lodging allowance of $70, in accordance with 3 MRSA §2. The bill authorizes the Legislative Council, at the
beginning of the first regular session or second regular session of a legislative biennium, to set the amount of an
allowance as long as the amount does not exceed the regular federal per diem rate for lodging, meals and incidental
expenses. Whether or not this will result in additional costs to the Legislature will depend on the amounts set by the
Legislative Council,
The Legislature's baseline budget for 2026-2027 includes funds for all legislators to receive an annual salary in
accordance with 3 MRSA §2. The payment ofaprorated salary to a legislator elected to succeed a member of the
Legislature who has died or otherwise vacated the office will not result in additional costs to the Legislature.
LR2373(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Legislative Reimbursementn
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1968
Committee Amendment CA_A_SA_A_S404 (Senate)

SENATEAMENDMENT" fi ,,toCOMMITTEEAMENDMENT"A"toH.P.1312, 
L.D. 1968, "An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Legislative Reimbursementn 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the title the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 1 in the indented paragraph in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in 
L.D.) by striking out the following: 
~ 
set by the Legislative Council" and inserting 
the following: 'of $50, or a higher amount set by the Legislative Council,' 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the indented paragl'aph in the 3rd and 4th lines (page 1, 
lines 6 and 7 in L.D.) by stl'iking out the following: 
11ef.$!7G set by the Legislative Council" 
and inserting the following: 'of $70. or a higher amount set by the Legislative Council,' 
Amend the bill in section l in the indented paragraph in the 10th line (page 1, line 13 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "set by the Legislative Council" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in the indented paragraph in the 12th line (page 1, line 15 
in L.D.) by striking out the following: "in the amount~ set by the Legislative Council" 
and inserting the following: 'in tae ameaet of $50' 1 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the first instructional paragraph the 
following: 
'Amend the bill in section 2 in the indented paragraph in the 7th and 8th lines (page 1, 
lines 42 and 43 in L.D.) by striking out the following: 
11ef-.$W set by the Legislative 
Counci1
and inserting the following: 'of $50. or a higher amount set by the Legislative 
Council.' 
Amend the amendment by inserting after the 2nd instructional paragraph the following: 
'Amend the bill in section 2 in the indented paragraph in the 16th and 17th lines (page 
2, lines 6 and 7 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "in the amount~ set by the 
Legislative Council" and inserting the following: 'h-1 the ameaet of $50' 1 
Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
ROS 
SENATE AMENDMENT"~" lo COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"A" to H.P. 1312, L.D. 1968 (:;lJo4) 
l 
SUMMARY 
This amendment amends Committee Amendment 
11A
to clarify that each member of 
the Senate and House of Representatives is entitled to a meal allowance of $50 or a higher 
amount set by the Legislative Council a d--tt-h sing allowance of $70 or a higher amount 
set by the Legislative Council. 
SPONSORED BY. :;;.._---1-~la'+-r,L..;;..J~....,1--__,,t.................;:,,.,,,___ 
(P1·esident DA UGH 
COUNTY: Cumberland 
SENATE AMENDMENT
An Act to Amend the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1970
Committee Amendment CA_A_H541 (House)
Amends: 5 MRSA §19203-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to H.P, 1314, L,D. 1970, "An Act to Amend the
Laws Regarding Consent for HT/ Testing and Disclosure of Related Medical Information
for Insurance Purposes"
Amend the bill in section 1 in §19203-A in the headnote (page 1, line 4 in L,D.) by
strikmg out the following; "informed" and inserting the following; 'informed
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and msertmg the following;
'See. 2. 5 MRSA §19203-A, sub-§l, as amended by PL 2007,c, 93, § 1, is further
amended to read: •
1. Individual Patient tested; informed consent. Except as provided in this section
and section 1 9203, subsections 4 and 5, an HTV test must be voluntary and undertaken only
with a patient's knowledge and understanding that an HP/ test is planned mformed consent.
A patient must be informed orally or in writing that an HIV test will be porformed unless
the patient deolineG, Oral or written information required to bo given to a patient under this
subsection must include an explanation of what an HIV infection involves and the meaning
ofpoiiitive and negative test results, A patient must be provided the opportunity to ask
questions, either orally or in writing, Informed consent is not required for repeated HIV
testmg by health care providers to monitor the course of established infection.
A. If a patient declines an HIV test. the health care provider shall document that
decision in the patient's medical record,
B, The consent of a minor patient's parent ojLlegal guardian is not required to perform
an HIVtest on the minor patient under this subsection,
C. Oral or written information must be given to a patient and must mclude an
explanation of what an HIV infection mvolves and the meaning of positive and
negative test results. A patient must be provided the oDportunitv to ask questions,
either orally or in writing,
D, Results of an HIV test performed pursuant to this subsection must be provided to
5 the health care provider that ordered the HIV test.'
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
ROS
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A-" to H,P. 1314, L,D. 1970
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies that patients must provide informed consent on a voluntary
basis for an HTV test,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act to Affirm
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1974
Committee Amendment CA_A_H548 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/^» to H,P, 1318, L.D, 1974, "An Act to Affirm
Parental Rights "
Amend the bill by incorporatmg the attached fiscal note.
SUMMARY
This amendment, which is the minority report of the committee, incorporates a fiscal
note,
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved: 05/23/25 t-KI-
LD 1974 LR 1226(02)
An Act to Affirm Parental Rights
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^"
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - local school administrative units
Fiscal Detail and Notes
To the extent that this legislation leads to an increase in legal challenges, school administrative units may experience
additional litigation costs.
LR1226(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Eliminate
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1975
Committee Amendment CA_C_H804 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "(L " to H.P. 1319, L,D. 1975, "An Act to Eliminate
the ConnectMaine Authority by Repealing the Advanced Technology Infrastructure Act
Amend the bill by inserting after section 14 the following:
'See. 15. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made,
CONNECTMAINE AUTHORITY
ConnectMaine Fund Z294
Initiative: Deallocates funding from the ConnectMaine Fund begmnmg in fiscal year
2026-27 to reflect the elimination of the ConnectMaine Authority.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27
AllOther $0 ($1,716,285)
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 ($1,716,285)
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section
number to read consecutively.
SUMMARY
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 02/03/26 L-Kt-
LD 1975 LR 1304(04)
An Act to Eliminate the ConnectMaine Authority by Repealing the Advanced Technology
Infrastructure Act
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment '^"
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium revenue decrease - Maine Connectivity Authority
Potential future biennium cost increase - General Fund
Projections Projections
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY2P^-29
Appropriations/AHocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 ($1,716,285) ($1,716,285) ($1,716,285)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill repeals the Advanced Technology Infrastructure Act. The repeal eliminates the ConnectMaine Authority
(CMA), its associated accounts, and its statutory authority to levy assessments and surcharges,
The repeal eliminates the Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund (MGBNA) and the ConnectMaine
Fund (CMF), The MGBNA is currently inactive and has no spending authorizations; as a result , no additional action
is required to eliminate the acco-unt. The CMF currently includes an annual allocation of $1,716,285, The bill includes
a corresponding deallocation beginning in fiscal year 2026-27 to reflect the account's elimination,
Under current law, the CMA is authorized to collect an assessment equal to 0,25% ofintrastate communications
service provider revenue and a surcharge of $0,10 per line or number. Because the CMA operates as a unit within the
Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA), revenues from these sources are currently deposited with the MCA, Repeal of
this authority would eliminate approximately $2.0 million in annual revenue to the MCA, The MCA has indicated that
these funds are used to support the administration of federal broadband grants and related compliance activities.
Elimination of this revenue source may require replacement funding from the General Fund or other state resources to
maintain existing administrative and compliance functions.
LR1304(04) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act to Ensure
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1982
Committee Amendment CA_A_H394 (House)
Amends: 7 MRSA §606, 38 MRSA §1614

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "ki' to H.P. 1325, L.D. 1982, "An Act to Ensure 
Uniformity in the Regulation of PFAS' 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act to Exempt Pesticides from the Law Regulating Perfluornalkyl and 
Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Products' 
Amend the bill by striking out eve1ything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §606, sub-§1, ,fG, as amended by PL 2021, c. 673, §4, is further 
amended to read: 
G. 
Beginning Janua1y 1, 2022, a pesticide containing chlorpyrifos as an active 
ingredient; or 
Sec. 2. 7 MRSA §606, sub-§1, ,rH, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 673, §4, is amended 
to read: 
H. A pesticide that has been contaminated by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl 
substancest-er~ 
Sec. 3. 7 MRSA §606, sub-§1, ,rI, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 673, §4, is repealed. 
Sec. 4. 38 MRSA §1614, sub-§4, ,rD-1 is enacted to read: 
D-1. A pesticide, as defined in Title 7, section 604, subsection 25, regulated under 
Title 7, chapter 103, subchapter 2-A;' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority repo1t of the committee, replaces the bill and 
changes the title. 
It amends the law regulating perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A: to H.P. 1325, L.D. 1982 
substances in prnducts to exempt from the requirements of that law pesticides regulated 
under the Maine Pesticide Contrnl Act of 1975. The amendment also amends the Maine 
Pesticide Contrnl Act of 1975 to remove a corresponding prohibition on the distribution in 
the State of pesticides that are prohibited from sale or distribution in the State pursuant to 
the law regulating perfluornalkyl and polyfluornalkyl substances in products. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 05/22/25 LRL 
LD 1982 
LR 2535(02) 
An Act to Ensure Uniformity in the Regulation of PFAS 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment"/\' /r\--3qL\ J 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
ll 
. 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue decrease - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Any revenue decrease or additional costs to the Department of Environmental Protection resulting from the provisi011s · 
of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2535(02) ~ Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act Regarding Government Liability Related to Sexual Acts
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1978
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsors: GRAMLICH
Amends: 14 MRSA §8104-A

Legislative Document
No. 1978
H.P. 1321
House of Representatives, May 13, 2025
An Act Regarding Government Liability Related to Sexual Acts 
Toward Minors
Reference to the Committee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  14 MRSA §8104-A, sub-§5 is enacted to read:
5.  Sexual acts toward minors; waiver of statute of limitations.  A governmental 
entity is liable for intentional and negligent acts or omissions relating to an employee or an 
agent of the governmental entity who commits a sexual act towards a minor or engages in 
a sexual act with a minor while acting in or under the scope; description; authority whether 
actual, implied or apparent; mandate; directive; permission; or other indicia of the 
employer-employee relationship, whether on or off the governmental entity's premises.
As used in this subsection, "sexual act towards a minor" has the same meaning as "sexual 
acts toward minors" in section 752-C, subsection 2.
This subsection applies to all actions against a governmental entity or an employee or agent 
of a governmental entity based upon a sexual act towards a minor regardless of the date of 
the sexual act and regardless of whether the statute of limitations on such actions expired 
prior to the effective date of this subsection.
SUMMARY
This bill adds an exception to immunity for governmental entities to provide that the 
State and a political subdivision of the State, including a city, town, county or school 
district, is liable for intentional and negligent acts or omissions relating to an employee or 
an agent of the governmental entity who commits a sexual act against a minor or engages 
in a sexual act with a minor while acting in or under the scope; description; authority 
whether actual, implied or apparent; mandate; directive; permission; or other indicia of the 
employer-employee relationship, whether on or off government premises.
This bill also removes the statute of limitations to allow actions against a governmental 
entity or an employee or agent of a governmental entity based upon sexual acts toward 
minors regardless of the date of the sexual act and regardless of whether the statute of 
limitations on such actions expired prior to the effective date of this legislation.