LD896 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Provide Young Children Stable Access to Health Care.

What is the status of LD896?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Anne Carney (D, 29), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD896?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=896&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD896: An Act to Provide Young Children Stable Access to Health Care

Q: What does LD896 do?

In its own words: An Act to Provide Young Children Stable Access to Health Care" Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to provide continuous coverage to a child from birth through years of age who is eligible for and enrolls in the Medicaid program or the Children's Health Insurance Program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,423,279 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Provide Young Children Stable Access to Health Care" Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to provide continuous coverage to a child from birth through years of age who is eligible for and enrolls in the Medicaid program or the Children's Health Insurance Program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,423,279 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Provide Young Children Stable Access to Health Care" Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to provide continuous coverage to a child from birth through years of age who is eligible for and enrolls in the Medicaid program or the Children's Health Insurance Program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,423,279 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $3,423,279 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $4,790,763 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $4,790,763 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,069,270 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 $1,069,270 3239 ' Page 1 - 132LR0993(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " " to S.P. 385, L.D. Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUMMARY This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED (See attached) Page 2 - 132LR0993(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

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Maine LD896: An Act to Provide Young Children Stable Access to Health Care

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