Sen. Marianne Moore

Maddy summaryThis bill, LD 815, provides $2.25 million annually from the General Fund to fund respite care and supplemental services for family caregivers and older relative caregivers through Maine's Office of Aging and Disability Services. It directly supports unpaid caregivers - such as adult children caring for aging parents - by offering temporary relief (respite care) and additional support services. The funding is allocated as ongoing, recurring appropriations for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years. The bill does not change eligibility rules but ensures continued financial support for existing services within the Family Caregiver Support Program.

Maddy summaryLD 958 prohibits the use of eminent domain (government seizure of private property) on lands designated as Passamaquoddy Indian territory in Maine. It directly affects the Passamaquoddy Tribe by legally protecting their defined reservation lands and specific parcels of land acquired for their benefit. The bill amends Maine law to explicitly state that these lands cannot be taken through eminent domain, including lands acquired under certain conditions in Calais or other areas. This is a specific legal protection for the Passamaquoddy Tribe's existing territory, not a new land grant.

Maddy summaryLD 1731 requires the Maine State Ferry Service to consult the Maine State Ferry Advisory Board on budget development, strategic planning, and major operational decisions - including rider experience, fares, schedules, and vessel maintenance. The bill mandates the ferry service to provide the board with annual reports on financial performance, rider feedback, and operational challenges, and requires the board to review these reports and provide feedback. Additionally, the board must conduct an annual review of ferry operations, submit improvement recommendations to the Legislature’s transportation committee by January 15 each year, and have these recommendations formally considered by the ferry service for the following fiscal year. This bill directly affects the ferry service’s decision-making process, the advisory board’s role, and the Legislature’s oversight of ferry funding and operations.

Maddy summaryMaine's LD 1018, the "Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Communities Act," prohibits discrimination against clinics and hospitals participating in the federal 340B drug discount program. It specifically bans drug manufacturers from interfering with the acquisition or delivery of 340B drugs and bars health insurers or pharmacy managers from paying 340B providers lower rates or imposing extra fees, restrictions, or data requirements compared to non-340B providers. The law ensures these rural and underserved healthcare facilities receive fair reimbursement and access to discounted medications under the federal 340B program. It directly affects 340B entities (like community health centers) and their pharmacy partners in Maine.

Maddy summaryLD 1451 establishes the Maine Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Management to improve transportation coordination for people with disabilities, low income, or elderly individuals who struggle to access services (defined as "transportation-disadvantaged populations"). The council, composed of state agency commissioners, will create 8 regional mobility management hubs - locations where people can access multiple transportation options in one accessible place - and coordinate efforts between agencies like Transportation, Health, and Education. It requires the council to develop a timeline for interagency collaboration, leverage federal funding, and remove barriers to cost-sharing. The bill creates a state coordinator position within the Transportation Department to support these hubs and agency coordination.

Maddy summaryLD 613 amends Maine's Death with Dignity Act to allow attending physicians to waive any portion or all of the waiting periods required for qualified patients to access end-of-life medication, based on the physician's medical assessment of the patient's condition. Physicians must document the waiver, including the specific portion waived and the medical reasoning that it serves the patient's best interests. This change directly affects patients eligible under Maine's Death with Dignity Act and their attending physicians. The amendment aims to improve timely access for patients facing urgent health circumstances without requiring the full waiting period.

Maddy summaryThis bill (LD 1315) allows Maine veterans who received the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal to display a commemorative decal of that medal on their special veterans commemorative license plates. It amends Maine law to add the "Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal" as an authorized decal option under the existing list of approved medals for these plates. The change directly affects veterans who earned this specific military medal, providing them a new option to display their service on their vehicle registration. The bill does not create new benefits or funding - it simply expands the list of approved decals for current veterans plates. This is a procedural update to existing license plate policy.

Maddy summaryLD 1298 establishes an alternative pathway for social work licensure in Maine, allowing applicants to qualify without meeting all traditional education and experience requirements. The bill amends licensing statutes to permit applicants to demonstrate competence through this new pathway instead of solely relying on a master's degree in social work plus specified clinical experience. It modifies existing rules for licensed clinical social workers by creating flexibility to waive up to one year of post-degree clinical experience for those with equivalent prior experience. The Maine Board of Social Work will define the specific requirements for this alternative pathway through future rulemaking. This change directly affects individuals seeking social work licensure who may not have formal graduate degrees but possess relevant experience.

Maddy summaryLD 1933 requires law enforcement officers employed by tribal governments in Maine to complete the same basic training as officers working for municipalities, counties, or the state. Specifically, it mandates that tribal officers successfully finish the Maine Criminal Justice Academy's basic training course within their first 12 months of full-time employment. The bill also extends existing firearm handling and domestic violence training requirements to tribal officers, ensuring they receive the same standardized instruction on firearm storage, safety, and protection order procedures. This applies to all full-time officers meeting the definition in the amended statute, including those working for tribal governments.

Maddy summaryLD 1224 establishes Maine's Consumer Privacy Act, setting new rules for how businesses handle personal data of Maine residents. It requires businesses to obtain clear, affirmative consent before collecting personal data, prohibits deceptive "dark patterns" on websites, and gives consumers the right to access, correct, or delete their data. The law specifically protects children under 13 and restricts the use of biometric data (like fingerprints or facial scans), while exempting health data covered under federal law. It applies to businesses operating in Maine that process data of Maine residents, excluding data handled in employment or commercial contexts.