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MaineLD 767132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Licensing of Certain Types of Establishments and Professions by the Department of Health and Human Services

Sponsored By: Henry L. Ingwersen (Democratic)

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPTHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT - PROCEDURES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.

Privacy rules for DHHS complaint records

Beginning June 17, 2025, the department keeps the identity of people who file complaints confidential unless a court orders release. Other investigative records become public when the case ends, unless another law requires secrecy. During an investigation, the commissioner can share records only with certain staff or other agencies to prevent imminent, serious harm. The commissioner cannot delegate that decision.

Micropigmentation licenses: biennial fee and inspections

Beginning June 17, 2025, micropigmentation licenses are issued every two years with a fee capped at $150. That fee includes the biennial inspection, and the department may inspect at any time. Licenses expire on September 30 two years after issue and renew every two years. A license issued in error is void and must be returned on demand. All fees go to a special health inspection account.

State license required for electrology

Beginning June 17, 2025, you must hold a state license to practice electrology. Licenses last one year from the issue date. If the department issued a license by mistake, it is void and must be returned after notice by hand or certified mail.

Tattoo and piercing license fees and inspections

Beginning June 17, 2025, tattoo licenses run one year, with fees capped at $250 per year. If you do both tattooing and body piercing, the combined annual fee is capped at $300. Body piercing licenses are annual, with fees capped at $250 and including one annual inspection and one follow-up. The department can charge up to $200 for each extra inspection and add a penalty if that bill is unpaid after 30 days. Licenses issued in error are void and must be returned. All fees go to a special health inspection account.

Food and lodging license fees and transfers

Beginning June 17, 2025, restaurants, lodging places, camps, pools, spas, and campgrounds must pay a department-set license fee within legal caps. Fees are not refundable, and licenses are not transferable except as allowed by law. The state deposits all fees into a special health inspection account. If a licensee dies, the license can move to the personal representative, receiver, or trustee for the estate for one year. While that appointment is pending, the department may approve the spouse, a petitioning executor, the sole heir, or a person chosen by all heirs to run the business. The department may require documents and must approve anyone who operates.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Henry L. Ingwersen

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 339

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/11/2025Senate

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

    6/11/2025House

  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-332).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/10/2025House

  5. Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-332) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-332).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.

    6/10/2025Senate

  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. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    2/25/2025House

  8. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    2/25/2025Senate

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