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MaineLD 23132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Extend the Period of Time a Dentist May Operate the Practice of a Deceased or Incapacitated Dentist

Sponsored By: Richard A. Bennett (Independent)

Signed by Governor

HEALTH CARE PERSONNELHEALTH CARE PERSONNEL - DENTAL

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Longer window to run dentist's practice after death or incapacity

If a dentist licensed under state law dies or becomes incapacitated, their guardian or personal representative can contract with another dentist to run the practice. The practice can keep operating for up to 48 months, or until it is sold, whichever comes first. This replaces the old 24-month limit. The law takes effect immediately on May 29, 2025, under the emergency clause.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Richard A. Bennett

    Independent • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Nathan Wadsworth

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 121

    5/29/2025

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    5/27/2025Senate

  3. 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.

    5/27/2025House

  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-87).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/22/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-87) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-87).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    5/20/2025Senate

  6. CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025Senate

  7. Received by the Secretary of the Senate on January 6, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

    1/8/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment C-A (S-87), adopted by House & Senate

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  • Enacted

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  • Introduced

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