Rep. Annie Graham

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an 18-month pilot program providing up to $2,000 in nonmedical transportation services annually to MaineCare recipients aged 65+ or adults with disabilities who receive Home and Community Benefits under MaineCare and lack other transportation options. It allows these individuals to access nonmedical trips (like grocery shopping or social activities) in addition to existing medical transportation coverage. The Department of Health and Human Services must notify eligible recipients, implement the program, and submit a cost/effectiveness report to the Health and Human Services Committee by December 3, 2025. The pilot aims to evaluate whether this expanded transportation support improves access to community resources for this population.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates a state law requiring healthcare providers to report all miscarriages occurring before 20 weeks of gestation to the Department of Health and Human Services. It directly affects doctors, clinics, and hospitals that previously had to submit these reports. The key change repeals specific sections of Maine law (22 MRSA §1596) that mandated this reporting. The policy change removes an administrative burden without altering medical care standards or patient access.

Maddy summaryLD 511 directs Maine's Department of Transportation to replace inactive railroad tracks on the Berlin Subdivision corridor (from Portland to Auburn) with a temporary bicycle and pedestrian trail. The trail, to be built on the existing rail bed using pavement, gravel, or stone dust, requires available funding, necessary permits, and agreements with local municipalities. This action implements a recommendation from the Portland to Auburn Rail Use Advisory Council and specifies the change as interim, preserving the corridor for potential future rail use under state law.

Maddy summaryLD 969 requires Maine's Emergency Medical Services Board to adopt rules that permit municipalities to conduct or host training for emergency medical services (EMS) licensing and relicensing. This change allows cities and towns to organize or provide venues for required training sessions, rather than relying solely on external providers. The bill does not alter training content or standards but expands where training can occur. As a result, EMS providers across Maine may access training through local municipal programs.

Maddy summaryLD 817 removes a restriction that previously prevented Maine school administrative units (like school districts) from using cooperative purchasing programs for nonbuilding real property, such as athletic fields. The bill amends state law to explicitly allow these units to make such purchases through the Bureau of General Services, a state agency that coordinates group buying for cost savings. This change applies specifically to the purchase, repair, or alteration of nonbuilding real property and does not affect existing competitive bidding rules for building projects over $250,000. School districts will now have access to cooperative purchasing options for athletic fields and similar projects, aligning them with other state entities like municipalities.

Maddy summaryLD 1055 prohibits Maine healthcare facilities and providers from denying organ transplants or anatomical donations based solely on a person's disability. It directly affects individuals with disabilities seeking transplants by requiring facilities to consider them qualified if they meet medical standards with necessary support systems (like family or home care services) or accommodations (such as communication aids). Key provisions ban discrimination in waiting list placement, referrals, and post-transplant care, while mandating reasonable policy changes to ensure access. Facilities may only consider disability if medically significant after individual evaluation, but cannot deny care due to lack of independent ability to manage post-transplant needs with available support. The law aims to ensure equitable access to life-saving transplants for people with disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Maine health insurance companies to cover FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist medications prescribed by a doctor, with out-of-pocket costs limited to $35 per 30-day prescription. It prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization for this coverage and mandates an education campaign by the state insurance department about the medication and its health benefits. The requirements apply to all health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. This directly affects patients prescribed these medications and insurers offering health plans in Maine.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases property tax exemptions for Maine veterans and their families. It raises the standard exemption to $6,000 for veterans 62+ or receiving disability pensions, and adds new tiers based on VA disability ratings (60%-100%) with exemptions ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. These changes primarily affect veterans with service-connected disabilities of 60% or higher, expanding coverage to include minor children and parents for these new categories. The exemptions apply to the veteran's primary residence and property held jointly with their spouse.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Maine's property tax relief for veterans and their survivors by significantly increasing exemption amounts based on service history and disability status. It introduces tiered exemptions for veterans with 60%+ VA disability ratings (ranging from $10,000 to $50,000), raises the standard exemption for qualifying veterans from $5,000 to $6,000, and adds a $7,000 exemption for pre-WWII veterans. The relief applies to primary residences held jointly with spouses or in certain trusts, directly benefiting veterans of specific conflicts (like the Gulf Wars or Vietnam) and those with service-connected disabilities. Surviving spouses of eligible veterans also qualify for certain exemptions under the revised provisions.

Maddy summaryLD 63 redirects existing state funds (appropiated in Public Law 2023, Chapter 643) to support Maine's participation in a federal Medicaid demonstration program for mental health services. It requires the State Controller to transfer these funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for use as the state's Medicaid share, enabling state-licensed mental health organizations to join the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic program. This allows these organizations to access federal matching funds and implement a Medicaid payment model for integrated mental health and substance use services. The bill directly affects licensed mental health providers seeking to participate in this federal program, aiming to improve access to comprehensive care for Maine residents.