An Act to Adjust Certain Implementation and Reporting Dates in Legislation Held by the Governor That Became Law
Sponsored By: Matt Moonen (Democratic)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 1 mixed.
Police policies and EMS outreach delayed
Police agencies must publish required policies by January 1, 2027, not 2026. Maine EMS develops and, as resources allow, implements a public information campaign by July 1, 2027. The related progress report is due December 15, 2026. The public gets access and outreach later.
Child mental health pilot delayed to 2027
The health department issues the grant request for a child assertive community treatment team by March 1, 2027, not March 1, 2026. Grants last up to two years and must include workforce incentives. Families in the Lewiston or Bangor service area get the pilot later.
School AEDs and training start later
Schools must provide AED access, but start in the 2027–2028 school year instead of 2026–2027. The state also sends de-escalation and behavior training guidance by September 1, 2027, one year later. Schools still must adopt and follow these safety steps.
Tick lab lottery delayed to 2027
The Lottery Commission must start the tick lab instant game by July 1, 2027, not July 1, 2026. When the game starts, 20% of net proceeds go to the Tick Laboratory Operations Fund and 80% go to the General Fund. The status and revenue report moves to December 15, 2029.
Arts and school studies delayed, small funds
The Maine Arts Commission AI and copyright report is now due January 15, 2027. The Education Department starts the personal finance group in January 2027 and reports by March 1, 2027. The teacher mentoring review report is due February 15, 2027. The law gives $25,000 in FY 2026–27 to the Arts Commission and $20,000 to the Education Department to support this work.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Matt Moonen
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 757
5/4/2026On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.
4/14/2026SenateOn motion by Senator RENY of Lincoln PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
4/13/2026SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/9/2026HouseThe House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-990) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-655) thereto.ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/9/2026HouseReports READ. On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-990) Report ACCEPTED. READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-990) READ On motion by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock Senate Amendment "A" (S-655) to Committee Amendment "A" (H-990) READ and ADOPTED Committee Amendment "A" (H-990) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-655) thereto ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-990) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-655) thereto In NON-CONCURRENCE Sent down for concurrence
4/9/2026SenateReports READ.On motion of Representative SALISBURY of Westbrook, REPORT A Ought to Pass as Amended was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-990) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-990).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/7/2026HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in concurrence
3/11/2025SenateCommittee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/11/2025House
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