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ME LD2021
ME LD2021An Act to Add an Online Option for Reporting of Suspected Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Adults
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Introduced
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
In Committee
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
Crossed Over
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Passed
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act to Add an Online Option for Reporting of Suspected Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Adults
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law in Maine to allow for reports of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults to be made not only by telephone but also through an online portal designated by the department, which refers to the state department responsible for adult protective services. The existing law requires these reports to be made immediately and followed by a written report within 48 hours if requested, and this change adds a new method for making the initial report. The bill also clarifies that the report must include the name of the person making the report, in addition to their occupation and contact information, and any other information the reporter deems helpful.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Governor's Action: Signed, Feb 26, 2026 (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2021&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1351&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN202102.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN202101.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1351&item=1&snum=132 |
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