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MaineLD 2146132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Increase Access to Critical Vaccinations

Sponsored By: Matthea E. L. Daughtry (Democratic)

Became Law

HEALTH CARE SERVICESHEALTH CARE SERVICES - PREVENTION PROGRAMS

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Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Maine sets child vaccine list yearly

The state immunization board sets the vaccine list each year. By January 1, it picks vaccines for the year starting July 1. It must use low-cost purchase options, health department advice, and clinical and cost analyses. It may use guidance from pediatric, family medicine, and obstetrics groups, but not replace CDC standards. The board reviews new vaccines and updates the list quickly. This shapes which shots families can get through the state program.

Liability shield for pharmacists giving vaccines

If you are a Maine-licensed pharmacist who meets section 13832 and board rules, you are not liable in civil negligence for certain shots given outside CDC guidance. This immunity applies only when you follow State guidance or guidelines from pediatrics, family medicine, or obstetrics groups. It lowers malpractice risk when you follow those rules.

State can fund kids' vaccines, with limits

The board can ask the State to pay for vaccines for children who qualify for the federal program. Requests cover vaccines that meet the board’s list rules. The board files the request with the State Budget Officer, and lawmakers must approve it. If required program assessments do not cover vaccine costs, the State does not pay the gap. That can limit access or raise costs when assessments fall short.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matthea E. L. Daughtry

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Donna Bailey

    Democratic • Senate

  • Henry L. Ingwersen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kristi Mathieson

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Fecteau

    Democratic • House

  • Samuel Zager

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 109 • No: 68

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT

Yes: 23 • No: 10

House vote • 4/2/2026

ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP

Yes: 86 • No: 58

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 702

    5/4/2026

  2. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table. Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    4/6/2026Senate

  4. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/6/2026House

  5. Reports READ.On motion of Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 725(Yeas 86 - Nays 58 - Absent 6 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-611) 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" (S-611). In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/2/2026House

  6. Reports READ.On motion by Senator BAILEY of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 842 Yeas 23 - Nays 10 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (S-611) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-611) Sent down for concurrence.

    4/2/2026Senate

  7. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    1/7/2026House

  8. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed. On motion by Senator INGWERSEN of York REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    1/7/2026Senate

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