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MaineLD 961132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Address Maine's Health Care Workforce Shortage and Improve Access to Care

Sponsored By: Kristi Mathieson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Temporary 2-year supervision for nurse practitioners

Until the Board of Nursing adopts permanent standards, certified nurse practitioners who qualify as advanced practice registered nurses must complete at least 24 months of supervised practice. Supervision can be by a licensed physician or a supervising nurse practitioner, or by working at a clinic or hospital with a physician medical director. You must give the Board written proof when you finish. This rule is in effect now.

New practice standards for nurse practitioners

The Board of Nursing sets practice standards for certified nurse practitioners seeking APRN status. Standards cover how long you must practice, required mentorship time with a supervising nurse practitioner, and allowed practice settings. You must show the Board you meet these standards. To qualify, you must have at least five years of APRN practice in the same specialty. The Board must submit proposed standards by March 15, 2026, and cannot adopt rules before May 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kristi Mathieson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Anne Graham

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Shagoury

    Democratic • House

  • Denise Tepler

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michelle Boyer

    Democratic • House

  • Poppy Arford

    Democratic • House

  • Stacy F. Brenner

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 540

    2/17/2026

  2. Taken from the table by the President Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    2/12/2026Senate

  3. On motion by Senator STEWART of Aroostook Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence. Unfinished Business

    2/10/2026Senate

  4. This 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.

    2/3/2026House

  5. READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-785), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    1/27/2026Senate

  6. Reports READ and ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-785) READ and ADOPTED. ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.

    1/20/2026Senate

  7. 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-785).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    1/13/2026House

  8. Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

    6/25/2025House

  9. 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

  10. Received by the Clerk of the House on March 6, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

    3/6/2025House

Bill Text

  • Amendment C-A (H-785), adopted by House & Senate

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  • Enacted

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  • Introduced

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