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MaineLD 1769132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Ensure Data Reporting for Temporary Nurse Agencies

Sponsored By: Joseph M. Baldacci (Democratic)

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HEALTH CARE PERSONNELHEALTH CARE PERSONNEL - NURSES

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Bill Overview

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

New registration and staffing checks for temporary nurse agencies

Temporary nurse agencies in Maine must register with the Department and renew every year. You must update registration after any change in ownership, operation, or location. Online platforms that place temporary nurses are included; Maine-licensed home health agencies are excluded. Agencies must ensure each worker meets state and federal qualifications and has appropriate experience. Use the Background Check Center for direct access workers and keep records of credentials, shots, and required training. Provide those records to the Department on request and to facilities when they make a justified request under Department rules.

Settle violations by consent with the Department

The Department can resolve matters by a consent agreement with an applicant or registrant. The applicant or registrant, the Department, and the Attorney General must all agree. Agreements can include any remedy, penalty, or fine allowed by law, even those usually ordered by a court. This lets the parties resolve matters without further proceedings.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joseph M. Baldacci

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 346

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/11/2025Senate

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

    6/10/2025House

  4. 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-319).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/9/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-319) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-319).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/9/2025Senate

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/23/2025House

  7. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    4/23/2025Senate

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