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MaineLD 1640132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and to Reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission

Sponsored By: Craig V. Hickman (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Registry for Mainers trained at Gagetown

If you trained at Base Gagetown and live in Maine, or lived here then, you can join a voluntary registry. The bureau collects your service name, birth date, service dates, branch, unit, job, training dates at Gagetown, and health conditions. Next of kin can share records and cause of death for a deceased person. Your data is confidential and shared only with your written consent (or next of kin if deceased) and only for chemical‑exposure health research. The bureau will reach out and work with veterans’ groups, VA medical centers, Maine Veterans’ Homes, and the Maine National Guard, and may use or contract research to study health effects.

Commission to study Gagetown health harms

The law reestablishes a 12-member commission to study health harms tied to Base Gagetown. Members include lawmakers, veterans who trained there, a family member, claims experts, and health or environmental scientists. Appointments must be made within 30 days of the law’s effective date. The commission can request needed records from the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Legislative Council staff help when the Legislature is not in session, and a final report is due by November 4, 2026, which may lead to bills in 2027.

One-time $250,000 to build registry

The state provides a one-time $250,000 from the General Fund in fiscal year 2026-27 to Veterans Services to create the Base Gagetown Training Registry. The money covers consulting and setup costs. The funds do not lapse and carry forward until used.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Craig V. Hickman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Billy Bob Faulkingham

    Republican • House

  • Bradlee T. Farrin

    Republican • Senate

  • Trey L. Stewart

    Republican • Senate

  • Kenneth Fredette

    Republican • House

  • Laura Supica

    Democratic • House

  • Mark Babin

    Republican • House

  • Morgan Rielly

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole C. Grohoski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Susan Bernard

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 763

    5/1/2026

  2. On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland taken from the Special Study Table Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    4/14/2026Senate

  3. On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    4/14/2026Senate

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

    4/13/2026House

  5. The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-700) thereto.ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/13/2026House

  6. On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table On motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) in concurrence. On further motion by Same Senator the Senate SUSPENDED THE RULES to RECONSIDER their actions whereby Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) was ADOPTED. On further motion by Same Senator Senate Amendment "A" (S-700) to Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) READ and ADOPTED. Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-700) thereto ADOPTED. PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-700) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE. Sent down for concurrence.

    4/13/2026Senate

  7. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

    6/25/2025Senate

  8. On motion by Senator RENY of Lincoln PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence

    6/13/2025Senate

  9. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/12/2025House

  10. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-347).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/11/2025House

  11. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-347) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-347).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/11/2025Senate

  12. Received by the Secretary of the Senate on April 11, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

    4/11/2025Senate

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