Rep. Bob Foley

Maddy summaryLD 2061 clarifies Maine's law prohibiting fees for customers who opt out of paper billing statements. It directly affects customers receiving billing statements (like from banks or utilities) and the businesses providing them. The bill explicitly allows businesses to charge a reasonable, disclosed, and customer-approved fee for special requests - such as replacement statements, custom date ranges, or statements for financial/legal purposes - but prohibits fees for simply choosing electronic delivery. This update ensures transparency for customers while clarifying existing law under Public Law 2025, chapter 35.

Maddy summaryLD 1615 creates a new "adjunct dentist license" in Maine to expand access to oral health care. This license allows dental school graduates who are not fully licensed in Maine to practice under the general supervision of a licensed dentist in board-approved settings. Key provisions require applicants to hold a dental degree, pass board exams, have a written practice agreement with a supervising dentist, and work within defined protocols and limitations. The bill directly affects dental school graduates seeking to provide care in underserved areas while ensuring oversight through supervising dentists and detailed practice agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance administrators and pharmacy benefits managers to give plan sponsors (like employers or unions that manage health coverage) full ownership of claims data from their contracts. It mandates that administrators provide specific data - including itemized bills, medical records for high-cost claims over $50,000, and payment details - within 20 business days of a request. Plan sponsors gain the right to conduct annual post-payment audits of claims without facing excessive fees or restrictions on audit scope, timing, or auditor choice. The law applies to all new or renewed contracts after January 1, 2026, ensuring transparency in how insurers process and pay claims.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Maine's Attorney General to create and maintain a publicly available model residential lease on the state website by December 1, 2025, updating it biennially (every two years) on odd-numbered years. The model must comply with current law, include required disclosures, and be developed with input from both tenant and landlord advocacy groups. It mandates neutrality (not favoring either side) and requires a 30-day public comment period on draft versions before final posting. The model lease directly assists landlords and tenants by providing a reference tool for standardizing agreements, though it does not replace existing legal requirements for leases.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) from charging "spread pricing" fees in Maine - meaning PBMs cannot charge health plans extra fees beyond the actual drug cost plus the pharmacy's dispensing fee. It requires PBMs to charge only for actual services performed, banning fees tied to drug prices, rebates, or patient costs like deductibles. PBMs must annually certify compliance to the Insurance Superintendent, with violations subject to a $1,000 civil penalty per violation. The bill directly affects PBMs operating in Maine and health plans that contract with them, aiming to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing.

Maddy summaryLD 1638 modifies Maine's public employee disability retirement benefits to stop reducing those benefits when a recipient also receives Social Security disability benefits. This change applies retroactively to public employees who were receiving Maine disability retirement benefits as of December 31, 2024 and had their benefits reduced due to Social Security payments. Affected individuals will receive the full amount of their Maine benefits, including any cost-of-living adjustments and interest, from the date the reduction began. The bill also removes the requirement for applicants to provide proof of applying for Social Security disability benefits when filing for Maine disability retirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Maine's licensing and certification rules for athletic trainers. It clarifies definitions for student athletic trainers in accredited programs, increases the allowed time for out-of-state athletic trainers working with visiting teams from 4 to 14 days per event (up to 30 days yearly), and eliminates temporary licensing requirements. These changes directly affect athletic trainers seeking licensure, students in training programs, and out-of-state athletic trainers providing services during competitions. The updates align Maine's laws with current national standards and streamline the certification process.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new "senior retiree lobster and crab fishing license" for Maine residents aged 65+ who previously held a commercial license for 3+ consecutive years and lived in Maine for 10+ years. It allows license holders to fish with a maximum of 100 traps between May 1 and December 1 annually, with a $60 annual fee. The license specifically authorizes taking, selling, and transporting lobsters but prohibits removing meat from shells or using traps outside designated zones. It directly affects qualifying retired commercial lobster fishermen by providing a simplified, lower-cost fishing option with seasonal and trap-count restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Maine's mandatory paid family and medical leave program, making participation voluntary instead. It limits the program to employers with 50 or more employees and requires the Department of Labor to refund all contributions made under the previous mandatory system to both employers and employees by June 2026. Unappropriated funds from the leave program must be transferred to the state's general fund by June 30, 2026. The changes take effect retroactively to October 25, 2023.

Maddy summaryLD 1333 updates Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave program to clarify eligibility and administration. It requires employees to have worked for an employer for at least 120 days to qualify, shortens the deadline for filing leave applications from 90 to 30 days after leave begins, and adjusts employer contribution rules: companies with 15+ workers can deduct 50% of premiums from employee wages and send 100% to the fund, while smaller employers send 50%. The bill also specifies that leave under this program runs concurrently with federal FMLA, and defines "self-employed" to include small business owners with fewer than 15 employees. These changes directly affect Maine workers seeking leave and their employers managing contributions.