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ME LD245
ME LD245An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Passed
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/11/2026
01/11/2026
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, Resolve 2023, chapter 99 reestablished the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State, which was directed to examine and make recommendations on the structure, support and delivery of emergency medical services in the State; and Whereas, the commission included in its published final report critical recommendations to ensure appropriate funding to cover the cost of sustaining emergency medical services in the State, to provide for necessary regulation and oversight of the emergency medical services system and to better support the resilience and sustainability of that system; and Whereas, the expedient and efficient implementation of the commission's recommendations is necessary to support the short-term and long-term future of the emergency medical services system at a time when many emergency medical services entities are at immediate or future risk of failing and leaving their service areas without adequate access to emergency medical services; and Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill, enacted as an emergency measure due to the critical state of emergency medical services (EMS) in Maine, implements recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services. It establishes a new Maine Emergency Medical Services Commission, comprised of legislative members, state officials, and representatives from various EMS and related organizations, tasked with monitoring and advising on the EMS system and reporting findings and recommendations annually. The bill also mandates that municipalities adopt plans for delivering transporting emergency medical services, which are defined as services provided by ambulance services, and submit these plans to state agencies. Furthermore, it directs the Department of Public Safety's Maine EMS division to conduct analyses on funding needs for regional EMS collaboration, propose a reorganization of the EMS Board, and develop a public information campaign to improve understanding of EMS. The bill also includes appropriations for legislative members serving on the commission and specifies staggered terms for initial commission appointments to ensure continuity.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Governor's Action: Emergency Unsigned, Jan 11, 2026 (on 01/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=245&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0111&item=3&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN024503.pdf |
| Senate: C-A (S-372) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0111&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (S-372) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN024502.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0111&item=1&snum=132 |
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