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MaineLD 503132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act Regarding the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission

Sponsored By: Joseph M. Baldacci (Democratic)

Became Law

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERSUBSTANCE USE DISORDER - SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERV COMM

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Broader advice and advocacy on substance use

The commission advises the Governor, all state branches, and the Chief Justice on substance use disorder. It serves as an advocate and resource and reviews state and federal policies and programs. It collects and shares information, runs studies, publishes results, and holds public forums. It gives recommendations to the department, the Governor, and the Legislature.

More seats and clearer member rules

The law expands the commission to 19 members. It adds a public school administrator with school-based substance use experience. It raises public members from three to four and requires picks from recovery, employment, co-occurring services, and tribal representation. All members must have substance use expertise and reflect diverse experiences across the State. Public members serve three-year terms, may serve only two in a row, and one older appointment slot is removed.

Pay and expenses for commission members

Commission members are entitled to compensation and expense reimbursement under chapter 379. Members can receive pay and covered expenses as that chapter allows.

Stronger transparency and yearly reports

The commission keeps minutes for all full meetings and lists everyone who attended. Approved minutes go right away to the Governor and legislative leaders, who must post and keep them on a public website. Each year by the last business day, the commission reports to the health and human services and appropriations committees. The report covers developments and needs in prevention, intervention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.

New leadership and meeting rules

The Governor designates the commission chair, and the commission adopts bylaws and may elect other officers. The commission may form member subcommittees but must still function as one body. A majority of members makes a quorum, and a majority present can act. The commission meets at least six times a year, at least every other month.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joseph M. Baldacci

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ambureen Rana

    Democratic • House

  • Bradlee T. Farrin

    Republican • Senate

  • Holly Stover

    Democratic • House

  • Joseph Rafferty

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura Supica

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 140

    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-110).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/22/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-110) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-110).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    5/21/2025Senate

  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 February 7, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2

    2/7/2025Senate

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