Rep. Tracy Quint

Maddy summaryLD 1007 requires healthcare professionals in Maine to provide specific information during informed consent for drug-induced abortions. It mandates that providers inform patients about the potential for reversal if they change their mind (noting time sensitivity), and that initial studies suggest no increased maternal mortality or birth defect risks from reversal. Providers must also give patients a written statement with a website and helpline number (to be updated annually by the Department of Health) for information on abortion pill reversal services. This bill directly affects women seeking drug-induced abortions and their healthcare providers in Maine.

Maddy summaryLD 887 requires health care providers to be physically present during chemical abortions, including examining the patient, scheduling a follow-up within 7 days, and providing a labeled catch kit and medical waste bag for proper disposal. It makes manufacturers of abortion drugs liable for the proper disposal of the drugs and cleanup if endocrine disruptors (chemicals interfering with hormones) are found in wastewater, imposing $20,000 civil penalties for violations. The bill directly affects providers prescribing abortion drugs, manufacturers of these drugs, and patients receiving chemical abortions. Exceptions apply only for life-threatening medical emergencies. This bill does not change the legal status of abortion but adds specific procedural and disposal requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new apprentice insurance producer license in Maine, creating a structured pathway for individuals to begin working in the insurance industry without taking a licensing exam. To qualify, applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, be employed by a licensed insurance producer who will supervise them, and pay a $100 issuance fee plus a $100 biennial fee. The license allows up to 10,000 hours of supervised work under a licensed producer, after which apprentices must obtain a full insurance producer license to continue. The superintendent of insurance may limit apprentices to two per licensed producer and set additional safeguards to protect the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill (LD 621) is a simple resolution renaming Bridge 2522 on Main Street in Mattawamkeag, Maine - the currently named "Mattawamkeag Bridge" - to the "Mattawamkeag Veterans Memorial Bridge." It directs the Maine Department of Transportation to formally make this designation. The change affects the bridge's official name on state records and signage, honoring veterans. No new funding, regulations, or policy changes are involved.

Maddy summaryLD 682 requires healthcare providers to report abortion procedures to Maine's Department of Health and Human Services, including patient demographics like race, marital status, and education level, as specified by national public health standards. It changes the standard for abortions after fetal viability to allow them only when medically necessary to preserve the mother's life or health, or when a fetus has a "lethal fetal anomaly" (a condition likely to cause the baby's death within three months after birth). The bill reinstates criminal penalties for unlicensed individuals performing abortions or assisting unlicensed providers, and clarifies that only licensed physicians, physician assistants, or advanced practice nurses may perform abortions. These changes directly affect abortion providers, patients receiving care, and state health data collection.

Maddy summaryMaine's LD 1257 requires food sellers to label any animal-based food product (from aquaculture, livestock, or poultry) that contains genetically engineered ingredients with a clear, visible statement. This directly affects food producers and retailers selling such products within Maine. The law mandates that labels must explicitly state "genetically engineered" and be prominently displayed, with non-compliant products subject to stop orders until properly labeled. Enforcement falls to the Department of Agriculture, which will adopt implementing rules. The bill focuses solely on labeling transparency without altering other food safety or agricultural regulations.

Maddy summaryLD 1505 phases out Maine's sales and use tax by gradually reducing the tax rate by 0.5 percentage points every two years, starting January 1, 2026, until the rate reaches 0% for all taxable categories. It directly affects businesses selling tangible goods, digital products, and taxable services, as well as consumers purchasing these items. The bill requires the State Tax Assessor to publish updated tax rates on a public website every two years before each reduction and submit legislative proposals to adjust tax laws accordingly. This process ensures transparency and administrative updates as the tax is eliminated over time.

Maddy summaryLD 1485 requires Maine's Chief Medical Examiner to preserve and retain tissue samples and evidence for children under three who die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or whose cause of death remains unknown, upon request by a parent or legal guardian. The evidence must be stored for one year after the child's death and made accessible to the parent or guardian. This applies specifically when a medical examiner has determined SIDS as the cause or cannot identify the cause of death. The bill directly affects parents and guardians seeking potential future clarification of a child's death cause.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals the law that created the Maine Retirement Savings Board and related provisions in Maine's statutes. It specifically removes the legal foundation for the board's existence and its authority to administer retirement plans. The repeal affects the board itself and any retirement programs it managed under the repealed law, ending its official role in overseeing these programs. The bill does not create new retirement programs or alter existing retirement benefits.

Maddy summaryLD 612 requires Maine's Department of Health and Human Services to cross-check lottery winners against Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment records from the past 12 months. If a winner is enrolled or was enrolled in either program, the lottery agency must deduct the state's estimated five-year cost of benefits provided to that individual (including administrative expenses) from their prize and remit it to the state. The bill also mandates the department to monitor Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card transactions, flagging recipients with exclusively out-of-state purchases over 90 days, and terminating benefits for those confirmed no longer residing in Maine or failing to respond to contact. This affects lottery winners who received Medicaid or SNAP benefits and EBT users making sustained out-of-state transactions.