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MaineLD 1970132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Consent for HIV Testing and Disclosure of Related Medical Information for Insurance Purposes

Sponsored By: Laurie Osher (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

DISEASESDISEASES - AIDS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Stronger consent and rights for HIV tests

An HIV test is voluntary, and you must give informed consent. Providers must explain what positive and negative results mean and let you ask questions in person or in writing. Minors can get an HIV test without a parent or guardian. You have the right to decline, and your provider must document it. Results must go to the provider who ordered the test.

Insurers can see records to pay HIV tests

Providers can share parts of your medical record with your insurer to get paid for an HIV test. This can lower what you owe. It also lets the insurer see HIV-related information needed for payment.

Rules for sharing HIV test results

Your choice to name a provider to get your HIV test results must be in writing. That provider may share your results only with other providers directly involved in your care and only to give medical or dental care. Providers who share in good faith under these rules are protected from civil or criminal liability.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Laurie Osher

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Ambureen Rana

    Democratic • House

  • Amy Roeder

    Democratic • House

  • John Eder

    Republican • House

  • Kristi Mathieson

    Democratic • House

  • Laura Supica

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Moonen

    Democratic • House

  • Paul Flynn

    Republican • House

  • Ryan Fecteau

    Democratic • House

  • Stacy F. Brenner

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 559

    3/19/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    3/10/2026Senate

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

    3/5/2026House

  4. COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "B" (H-801), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    3/3/2026Senate

  5. Reports READOn motion by Senator BAILEY of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "B" (H-801) READ and ADOPTED. ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.

    2/26/2026Senate

  6. Reports READ.On motion of Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "B" (H-801) 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 "B" (H-801). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    2/24/2026House

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

    6/25/2025House

  8. On motion by Senator BAILEY of York Bill and accompanying papers COMMITTED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in concurrence.

    6/12/2025Senate

  9. Speaker laid before the HouseSubsequently, on motion of Representative MOONEN of Portland the Bill and accompanying papers were COMMITTED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/11/2025House

  10. Unfinished Business

    6/10/2025House

  11. Unfinished Business

    6/9/2025House

  12. Reports READ.On motion of Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, TABLED pending ACCEPTANCE of Either Report.Later today assigned.

    6/9/2025House

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

    5/13/2025Senate

  14. 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.

    5/13/2025House

Bill Text

  • Amendment C-B (H-801), adopted by House & Senate

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  • Enacted

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  • Introduced

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