An Act To Require Health Insurance Coverage For Federally Approved Nonprescription Oral Hormonal Contraceptives
This bill requires nonprofit health insurance plans in Maine to cover FDA-approved nonprescription oral hormonal contraceptives and emergency contraceptives without any cost-sharing fees. It mandates that these supplies be provided with the same coverage benefits as other prescription drugs, including options for a 12-month supply and the ability to purchase them at a pharmacy with reimbursement. The legislation also ensures that individuals can obtain these products without a prescription and establishes rules for insurers to notify enrollees about how to access this coverage.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Last action Nov 20, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Apr 11, 2024 · House Apr 11, 2024
How they voted
20–13
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 35
Apr 11, 2024
D
Democratic22
90% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Nay
R
Republican12
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
32
Key actions
9
Committee
8
May 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence
upper
Apr 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-958) READ and ADOPTED
upper
Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator BAILEY of York The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED
upper
Apr 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-958) was READ and ADOPTED.
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
On motion of Representative PERRY of Calais, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-13-2)
senate
Apr 10, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
legislature
Feb 6, 2024
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in concurrence
upper
Feb 1, 2024
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
lower
Feb 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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