An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program
Sponsored By: Michele Meyer (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
New reporting rules for dispensers
Dispensers, like pharmacies and clinics, must send required drug data in the format the department sets. The exact data items now come from department rules, not a fixed list in law. You must submit electronically or in a department‑approved format, unless an exception in law applies. Rule changes can update what you must report.
Drug‑monitoring report due April 15
Each year by April 15, the department reports to the Legislature’s health and human services committee. The report includes total prescriptions by drug, prescriber counts by specialty, statewide prescribing trends, and progress on data‑sharing deals. All data must be de‑identified so no patient or prescriber is revealed. The committee can also request more de‑identified information.
Old drug‑monitoring law repealed; rules govern
The law repeals a section of the drug‑monitoring statute. Other laws remove its cross‑references. The department now defines certain "other circumstances" by rule instead of that repealed section. This shift lets details be set and updated through rulemaking.
Telehealth prescribers now in monitoring program
The law treats licensed prescribers and veterinarians who use telehealth with Maine patients as prescribers in the drug‑monitoring program. They must follow the program’s rules when prescribing controlled substances to patients located in Maine. The program uses the same meaning of “telehealth” as set in state law, so everyone follows one clear definition.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michele Meyer
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 37
4/22/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
4/17/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/15/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCEUnder suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED, in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
4/10/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/8/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence
2/25/2025SenateCommittee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
2/25/2025House
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