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                        IntroducedMar 12, 2025
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                        Passed SenateJun 13, 2025
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                        Passed HouseJun 16, 2025
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                        Signed into Law
 
                    
                    
                    SP 435, An Act To Protect Health Care For Rural And Underserved Areas By Prohibiting Discrimination By Participants In A Federal Drug Discount Program
                
                
            
        Last Action See all actions
                         Senate • Jun 25, 2025: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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            Summary/Bill Text
Comments on LD 1018
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
                


- John Ducharmecosponsor
 - Ann Frederickscosponsor
 - Anne-Marie Mastracciocosponsor
 - Kristi Mathiesoncosponsor
 - Marianne Moorecosponsor
 - Joshua Morriscosponsor
 - Robert Nuttingcosponsor
 
Votes
                        
  
       Actions
            - Jun 25, 2025 | Senate
- RECALLED From Governor's Desk pursuant to Joint Order SP 798.
 - On motion by Senator BAILEY of York Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.
 - Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
 
 - Jun 16, 2025 | Senate
- PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
 
 - Jun 16, 2025 | House
- CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
 - Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
 - The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-402).
 - In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
 - PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
 - Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
 
 - Jun 13, 2025 | Senate
- Report READ and ACCEPTED.
 - READ ONCE.
 - Committee Amendment "A" (S-402) READ and ADOPTED.
 - Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-402).
 - Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
 
 - Jun 13, 2025 | legislature
- Reported Out - OTP-AM
 
 - May 08, 2025 | legislature
- Work Session (Cross Building, Room 220)
 - Work Session Held
 - Voted - OTP-AM
 
 - May 01, 2025 | legislature
- Work Session (Cross Building, Room 220)
 - Work Session Held - TABLED
 
 - Apr 16, 2025 | legislature
- Public Hearing (Cross Building, Room 220)
 
 - Mar 21, 2025 | Senate
- CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
 
 - Mar 12, 2025 | Senate
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 12, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
 
 
Documents
        
            - Fiscal Note for Amendment C-A (S-402) (Adopted by House & Senate)HTML
 - Fiscal Note for Amendment C-A (S-402) (Adopted by House & Senate)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Amelia Arnold (Maine Pharmacy Association)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Donna Bailey (Maine State Legislature)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Adam Bloom-Paicopolos (Alliance for Addiction & Mental Health Services, Maine)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Martha Borrero (Greater Portland Health)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Rebecca Boulos (Maine Public Health Association)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Stephen Burm (Biotechnology Innovation Organization)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Susan Cheff (Penobscot Community Health Care)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Connie Coggins (HealthReach Community Health Centers)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Kimberly Cook (Community Health Options)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Mattie Daughtry (Brunswick)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Dan Demeritt (Maine Association of Health Plans)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Mayor Mark Dion (City of Portland)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Jack Ducharme (Maine State Legislature)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Lori Dwyer (Penobscot Community Health Care)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Kate Ende (Consumers for Affordable Health Care)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Carter Friend (York County Community Action)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Meg Garratt-Reed (Office of Affordable Health Care)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Marie Guay (Portland)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Sam Hallemeier (Pharmaceutical Care Management Association)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Jim Higgins (HealthReach)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Felicity Homsted (FQHC 340B Compliance)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Christopher Kent (Amgen )PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Marge Kilkelly (MCOA)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Ellen Krajewski (Eastport)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Leslie Lorentzen (Waldoboro)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Isaac MacDougal (Greater Portland Health)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Amy Madden (Maine Medical Association)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Steve Maki (Jay)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Brian Marden (MaineHealth)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Matthew Marston (Northern Light Health)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Kelly Memphis (Healthcare Distribution Alliance)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Kelly Memphis (Healthcare Distribution Alliance)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by N/A (PhRMA)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Sandy Nesin (Community Care Partnership of Maine)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Conor O'Neill (Porltand)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by John Opperman (HealthReach Community Health Centers)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Anne Perry (N/A)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Bob Piacine (CHCollective)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Kalvin Pugh (Community Access National Network)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Trevor Putnoky (Healthcare Purchaser Alliance of Maine)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Kristopher Ravin (Penobscot Community Health Care)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Joanne Rawlings-Sekunda (Department of Professional and Financial Regulation)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Nolan Reichl (PhRMA)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Meagan Rusby (Maine Society of Health System Pharmacists)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Darcy Shargo (Maine Primary Care Association)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Sharon Treat (Hallowell)PDF
 - Testimony on Apr 16, 2025 by Ann Tucker (Portland)PDF
 
Sources
    
    - https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ld=1018&SessionID=16
 - https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/sponsors.asp?ID=280097379
 - https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/subjects.asp?ID=280097379
 - https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?ld=1018&PID=1456&snum=132
 - https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/dockets.asp?ID=280097379
 
