Rep. Matt Moonen

Maddy summaryLD 166 prohibits pharmacies and retail stores containing pharmacies from selling tobacco products. It makes such locations ineligible for tobacco retail licenses, requiring them to stop all tobacco sales, including through vending machines or free distribution. Violations carry civil fines up to $2,000 per day, with each day of noncompliance counted separately. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026, directly affecting pharmacies and drugstores that currently sell tobacco.

Maddy summaryLD 1968 amends Maine's reimbursement rules for state legislators. It sets daily meal allowances at $50 and housing allowances at $70 for Senate and House members attending legislative sessions or overnight stays, with actual lodging expenses reimbursed at the single-room rate when receipts are provided. The bill also specifies annual constituent service funds ($2,000 for Senators, $1,500 for House members), allows members to choose when to receive the first payment of these funds, and requires at least six Legislative Council members to approve allowance amounts, capping them at the federal per diem rate. These changes apply directly to all Maine state legislators and their reimbursement processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires MaineCare to reimburse pharmacists for prescribing, dispensing, and administering HIV prevention drugs (like PrEP) at the same rate paid to physicians, starting January 1, 2027. It mandates that insurance carriers cover at least one approved HIV prevention drug per administration method (e.g., oral pills or long-acting injections) without prior authorization or out-of-pocket costs. Pharmacists must follow specific protocols, including verifying a recent negative HIV test and providing counseling, before dispensing these drugs. The law directly affects pharmacists, MaineCare enrollees, and insurance carriers by expanding access to HIV prevention services and clarifying coverage requirements.

Maddy summaryLD 117 provides $1.23 million in state funding for sexual assault services during the 2025-2026 fiscal year, increasing to $1.83 million for 2026-2027. The funds are allocated through the Department of Health and Human Services' Purchased Social Services program to directly support local sexual assault service providers. This funding covers essential services like crisis counseling, medical advocacy, and legal support for survivors. The bill does not create new programs but ensures sustained financial support for existing services across Maine.

Maddy summaryLD 143 establishes a dedicated fund within Maine's Department of Health and Human Services to maintain statewide access to family planning services. The bill allocates $6.18 million annually from the General Fund to be distributed as a single grant to a qualified provider selected through a competitive request for proposals. This provider will manage and oversee the delivery of family planning services across the state, including coordination with subrecipients. The fund is designed to ensure ongoing, non-lapsing funding for these services without replacing existing funding sources.

Maddy summaryLD 284 updates the Maine Human Rights Commission's structure by designating the Commission Counsel as a major policy-influencing position. The bill also removes an outdated reference to the Chief Compliance Officer, a position that no longer exists. This change ensures the Commission's governing documents accurately reflect current roles and responsibilities. The update directly affects the Commission's internal operations and the scope of the Commission Counsel's duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Maine's State Housing Authority to contract for at least three certified recovery residences led by LGBTQIA+ individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. These residences must serve LGBTQIA+ individuals and others in recovery, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, with locations distributed across three population sizes (60,000+ residents, 20,000-59,999, and under 20,000). Each residence must provide shared living spaces, tailored recovery support, and services addressing LGBTQIA+ needs, staffed by at least two certified peer support workers paid livable wages. The bill also creates the LGBTQIA+ Recovery Residence Fund within the Housing Authority to distribute competitive grants for these services.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the doxing of minors (people under 18) by making it illegal to knowingly share their personal identifying information - such as home addresses, phone numbers, or social security details - without consent when that disclosure causes stalking, physical harm, property damage, or fear for safety. It allows a minor's family member, legal guardian, or representative to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages, attorney fees, or injunctive relief if doxing occurs. The law includes enhanced penalties (treble damages) if the doxing was motivated by bias based on a minor's race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristic. Key defenses permit disclosures made to law enforcement or for constitutionally protected speech about public concerns.

Maddy summaryThis bill, LD 529 "An Act Regarding Dams," is currently a concept draft (per Joint Rule 208) proposing amendments to Maine's existing dam laws. The provided context does not include specific provisions, affected parties, or policy mechanisms, as it only identifies the bill's purpose and status. Without detailed text or summary of the proposed changes, concrete details about who would be impacted or how the law would change cannot be determined. A full summary would require access to the bill's actual legislative text or a completed summary document.

Maddy summaryMaine's legislature passed a joint resolution expressing condolences to the Minnesota Legislature for the deaths of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, who were fatally shot in their Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, home on June 14, 2025. The resolution also extends condolences to Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, who survived a separate shooting by the same assailant, and condemns political violence. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it solely offers symbolic support and grief for the victims.