An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State
Sponsored By: Rachel Talbot Ross (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Small funds for lawmakers' EMS work
The law provides $2,360 each year to cover costs for legislators on the EMS study commission. Each year includes $440 for Personal Services and $1,920 for other costs. This applies in fiscal years 2025–26 and 2026–27.
New statewide EMS Commission oversees system
Starting January 11, 2026, Maine creates an 18-member Emergency Medical Services Commission. It meets at least every three months, keeps minutes, and has a quorum of 10. It can seek outside funds and is staffed as resources allow. It advises state leaders and files a report by January 1, 2026 and each year after. Initial appointees get staggered 1-, 2-, and 3-year terms to keep continuity.
Public campaign explains how EMS works
Maine EMS develops a public information campaign, as resources allow. It explains how EMS is designed, funded, and why it matters. A progress report is due December 3, 2025. The campaign is in place by July 1, 2026.
State studies EMS funding and governance
Maine EMS must study funding needs for towns joining regional ambulance models. A report with findings, recommendations, and any draft bills is due December 3, 2025. Maine EMS must also propose how to reorganize the EMS Board, with draft legislation, by December 3, 2025. These reports do not give money now; they set up options the Legislature may consider.
Towns must post EMS service plans
Beginning January 11, 2026, every town and city adopts a written plan for ambulance transport. Leaders must post the plan like ordinances and send it to Maine EMS and the new commission. Towns may update plans over time. The law does not require a town to fund or run ambulance services.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rachel Talbot Ross
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Suzanne Salisbury
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 520
1/11/2026HELD BY THE GOVERNOR.
7/8/2025SenateOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.
6/25/2025SenateOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT - Emergency -2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.
6/16/2025SenateThis 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.
6/16/2025HouseReports READ.On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-372) 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 "A" (S-372). In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/13/2025HouseReports ReadOn motion by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (S-372) READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-372) Sent down for concurrence
6/12/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on January 16, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
1/16/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-372), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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