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MaineLD 163132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Federally Approved Nonprescription Oral Hormonal Contraceptives and Nonprescription Emergency Contraceptives

Sponsored By: Poppy Arford (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

INSURANCEINSURANCE - HEALTH INSURANCE

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Free over-the-counter birth control and emergency contraception

Beginning January 1, 2026, in Maine, health plans that cover prescriptions or outpatient care must cover FDA‑approved over‑the‑counter birth control pills and emergency contraception. You pay no deductible, copay, or coinsurance. A prescription is not required. Plans must cover up to a 12‑month supply at once or over the year. At the pharmacy, you can get it at no cost at the counter or pay and file a claim for reimbursement. This does not cover drugs or devices that end a pregnancy and does not apply to limited‑benefit plans like hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, disability income, or long‑term care.

State oversight and funds for rollout

Beginning January 1, 2026, Maine’s insurance superintendent can write rules and must monitor complaints and insurer compliance. The state provides $62,016 from the General Fund and $21,571 from the Highway Fund in fiscal year 2026–27 to support rollout. There is no funding in 2025–26.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Poppy Arford

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Donna Bailey

    Democratic • Senate

  • Holly Stover

    Democratic • House

  • Kristen Cloutier

    Democratic • House

  • Kristi Mathieson

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Gramlich

    Democratic • House

  • Matthea E. L. Daughtry

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michelle Boyer

    Democratic • House

  • Rachel Talbot Ross

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sally Cluchey

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 94 • No: 82

Senate vote • 5/14/2025

ACCEPT MINORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT

Yes: 21 • No: 13

House vote • 5/13/2025

ACC MIN OTP AS AMENDED REP

Yes: 73 • No: 69

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 445

    7/1/2025

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

    6/25/2025Senate

  3. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.

    5/21/2025Senate

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

    5/20/2025House

  5. Reports ReadOn motion by Senator BAILEY of York the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-120) Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 160 Yeas 21 - Nays 13 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-120) READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-120) in concurrence

    5/14/2025Senate

  6. Reports READ.On motion of Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, the Minority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 124(Yeas 73 - Nays 69 - Absent 8 - Excused 0 - Restricted - 1)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-120) 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-120).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/13/2025House

  7. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  8. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in concurrence

    1/14/2025Senate

  9. Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    1/14/2025House

Bill Text

  • Amendment C-A (H-120), adopted by House & Senate

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  • Enacted

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  • Introduced

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