Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits MaineCare (Maine's Medicaid program) from restricting coverage for individuals with opioid use disorder who need both methadone maintenance treatment and concurrent intensive outpatient programs or other outpatient services for substance use or behavioral health disorders. It directly affects MaineCare enrollees seeking integrated treatment for opioid addiction, removing barriers to receiving both medication-based care and counseling services simultaneously. The key provision requires the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt implementing rules within 90 days to ensure coverage is not denied or restricted for these concurrent services. The bill mandates that coverage must be provided for medically appropriate combinations of methadone treatment and outpatient programs without prior authorization hurdles.
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Maddy summaryThis bill increases the property tax exemption for legally blind residents of Maine, raising the maximum exempt value for primary residences from $4,000 to $10,000. To qualify, an individual must be certified as legally blind by a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy, or optometry. The exemption applies to property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2026, directly reducing tax burdens for qualifying homeowners. The change provides a larger tax break for legally blind residents without altering eligibility criteria.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Maine's Department of Health and Human Services to apply for federal approval by December 31, 2025, to establish continuous health insurance coverage for children under 6 years old enrolled in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Once approved, these children would maintain coverage until their 6th birthday, regardless of changes in their family's income. Coverage could end only if the child moves out of state, a parent requests termination, the child dies, or eligibility was mistakenly granted due to fraud or error.
Maddy summaryLD 1528 creates a dedicated, interest-bearing fund within Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to support farmland conservation through public-private partnerships. The bill transfers $1 million from the state's General Fund surplus to this program by June 2026 and funds a new Resource Management Coordinator position to manage conservation efforts. This funding directly supports the Maine Working Farmland Access and Protection Program, helping farmers and landowners preserve agricultural land by providing financial resources for conservation initiatives. The account is designed to be ongoing, accepting both state appropriations and private/public contributions to sustain long-term farmland protection.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a dedicated fund within Maine's Secretary of State's office to cover the costs of producing and delivering election materials like ballots and voter guides. It mandates an annual $266,000 transfer from the General Fund (adjusting for inflation every two years) to support these materials, with unused funds carried forward annually. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of State to reconvene a 9-member working group - including education officials, school association representatives, and advocates - to study using school buildings as polling places. The group must examine security, accessibility, and best practices across states, then submit recommendations by December 15, 2025.
Maddy summaryLD 1140 authorizes a $45 million bond issue to fund Maine's agricultural, food, and forest products sectors. The proceeds will be allocated as follows: $35 million to the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund (with 2/3 supporting food/agriculture and 1/3 forest products), $5 million for the dairy sector, $2.5 million for farmer disaster relief, and $2.5 million for farmland protection through the Land for Maine's Future program. The bonds require voter approval via referendum and must be spent within 10 years, with unspent funds lapsing to retire general obligation bonds. This legislation directly affects farmers, food processors, forest product businesses, and land conservation efforts across Maine.
Maddy summaryLD 25 authorizes Maine to issue up to $50 million in state bonds to fund grants for municipalities, quasi-municipal entities, and unorganized townships. The funds will specifically support wastewater treatment facility planning and construction projects focused on managing and disposing of wastewater sludge or biosolids. The bond issue requires voter approval through a statewide referendum, with the question asking whether to accept the $50 million bond for these grants. If approved, the funds must be spent within 10 years for the designated infrastructure projects, with unspent balances lapsing to retire other state bonds.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs unclaimed beverage container deposits to three specific Maine programs starting in 2026, affecting the Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection Fund, the Maine Working Farmland Access and Protection Program, and public defender office staffing. Beginning October 1, 2026, $2 million annually will be allocated to the lake water quality fund and another $2 million to the farmland protection program, while $2 million will support public defender staffing starting August 1, 2026. The legislation also requires the beverage container cooperative to report annually on funding levels and recommend adjustments if unclaimed deposits decrease. These changes modify existing state statutes to establish new funding streams from the bottle deposit system for environmental conservation, agricultural land preservation, and legal defense services.
Maddy summaryLD 1870 establishes Maine's Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program, targeting entities that operated fossil fuel businesses (like coal, oil, and gas extraction/processing) between 1995 and 2024. It requires these responsible parties to pay for climate adaptation projects - such as flood protections, infrastructure upgrades, and health programs addressing heat waves or wildfire smoke - through a "cost recovery demand" mechanism. Funds collected will finance public projects directly addressing climate impacts, including nature-based solutions like restored wetlands and energy-efficient building retrofits. The program applies to corporations, partnerships, and individuals involved in fossil fuel operations during the covered period, with entities in a "controlled group" treated as a single liable party. This creates a state-level mechanism to recover costs for climate-related damages historically linked to fossil fuel use.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Maine to cover blood testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) when a healthcare provider deems it medically necessary based on guidelines from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. It prohibits insurers from charging deductibles, copays, or coinsurance for these tests. The requirement applies to all health insurance plans issued or renewed in Maine on or after January 1, 2026. The bill states this coverage does not expand the state's essential health benefits under federal law, as it aligns with existing coverage for outpatient lab services.