Bill > LD689

This bill provides funding to support the Northern New England Poison Center (NNEPC), a critical public health resource that offers 24-hour expert medical guidance and information about potentially dangerous substances. Specifically, the bill appropriates $50,000 from the General Fund in each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) to ensure the continued operation of the poison center. The funding will help maintain the center's ability to provide immediate, expert advice to individuals who may have been exposed to harmful substances, which is an essential public health service that can help prevent serious medical complications and save lives by offering timely, professional medical guidance in emergency situations.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=689&snum=132