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ME LD562
ME LD562An Act to Update Reimbursement Rates for Transportation of Deceased Persons by Funeral Homes When the Transport is at the Request of the Chief Medical Examiner
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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Crossed Over
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Passed
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill increases the transportation reimbursement rate, and establishes a reimbursement rate for employees required to wait, for funeral establishments requested to transport a body for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
AI Summary
This bill updates the reimbursement rates for funeral homes that transport deceased bodies to Augusta at the request of the Chief Medical Examiner. The legislation increases the base rate for the first 25 miles from $120 to $300, raises the per-mile rate for the next 25 miles from $2 to $4.50, and increases the rate for miles beyond 50 from $1.75 to $4 per mile. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that requires the Chief Medical Examiner to compensate funeral home employees for time spent waiting at the office due to official processes, with reimbursement calculated at the state's minimum wage rate as defined in Title 26, section 664, subsection 1. These changes aim to provide more fair and updated compensation for funeral homes that assist the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in transporting deceased persons.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. (on 06/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=562&snum=132 |
| Senate: C-A (S-103) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0241&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (S-103) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN056202.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN056201.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0241&item=1&snum=132 |
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