An Act To Require Notice To The Attorney General Prior To The Merger Of Certain Health Care Entities As Recommended By The Commission To Evaluate The Scope Of Regulatory Review And Oversight Over Health Care Transactions That Impact The Delivery Of Health Care Services In The State

Maine LD 2202 requires health care entities to send a copy of their federal premerger notification to the state Attorney General at the same time they file with the Federal Trade Commission or Department of Justice. This applies to entities headquartered in Maine or those generating at least 20% of the federal filing threshold in annual revenue within the state. The bill defines covered health care entities to include hospitals, clinics, and provider organizations, while explicitly excluding nursing facilities. Failure to provide this notice results in a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day, and the submitted information is kept confidential except for specific legal disclosures or sharing with other states that have similar laws.