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MaineLD 650132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)House

An Act to Support Municipal Public Health

Sponsored By: Anne Graham (Democratic)

Became Law

MUNICIPALITIESMUNICIPALITIES - MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Local boards educate, advise, and seek funds

The board prioritizes work overseen by the local health officer. It may educate the public on health issues, in consultation with the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, using scientific approaches that follow laws and safety rules. It may propose health ordinances that do not conflict with other laws or safety rules. It may advise select boards, councils, staff, and other town departments on health matters. It may work with nonprofits, businesses, and others to support public health. The board can ask the municipality for permission to apply for outside funding. Any outside money it receives must follow municipal financial rules.

Local public health boards and rules

The law lets each town or city create a local board of health. The board has 3 to 7 appointed members, plus the local health officer. If a clinician is available, at least one member is a physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant. Members must have knowledge or experience in medicine or public health and, to the extent possible, reflect the community. Backgrounds can include public health nursing, community mental health, social work, or communications. First terms are staggered at 1, 2, and 3 years. After that, terms are 3 years. The local health officer is the secretary and keeps records of meetings. The board is advisory only and cannot direct the local health officer or any municipal staff.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Anne Graham

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Daniel Shagoury

    Democratic • House

  • Kilton Webb

    Democratic • House

  • Michele Meyer

    Democratic • House

  • Samuel Zager

    Democratic • House

  • Suzanne Salisbury

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 75

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    5/14/2025Senate

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

    5/13/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-92) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-92), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    5/7/2025Senate

  5. 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" (H-92).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/6/2025House

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

    3/21/2025House

  7. Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

    2/20/2025House

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