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MaineLD 239132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Allow Retail Pharmacies to Operate Remote Dispensing Sites in Rural Areas

Sponsored By: Bradlee T. Farrin (Republican)

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Bill Overview

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Remote pharmacy sites for rural areas

The law creates a new license for retail pharmacies to run remote dispensing sites in underserved areas. The Board of Pharmacy must issue rules by June 30, 2026. Pharmacies cannot run these sites until the rules are in place. The rules must prove the area lacks enough pharmacy access and allow a pharmacist to supervise and counsel by telehealth. They also set minimum pharmacy technician staffing and require record keeping, security, and surveillance.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bradlee T. Farrin

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Pinny H. Beebe-Center

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kristen Cloutier

    Democratic • House

  • Poppy Arford

    Democratic • House

  • Suzanne Salisbury

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 136

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    5/27/2025Senate

  3. 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-85).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/22/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-85) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-85).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 16, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

    1/16/2025Senate

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