Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1018: An Act to Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Areas by Prohibiting Discrimination by Participants in a Federal Drug Di
Status: Failed, June 25, 2025
An Act to Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Areas by Prohibiting Discrimination by Participants in a Federal Drug Discount Program
What the bill says
An Act to Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Areas by Prohibiting Discrimination by Participants in a Federal Drug Discount Program" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
From the introduced text:
An Act to Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Areas by Prohibiting Discrimination by Participants in a Federal Drug Discount Program" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §1728, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 276, §1, is repealed. Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §1728, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 1-A. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Hospital" means: (1) An acute care institution licensed and operating in this State as a hospital under section 1811 or the parent of such an institution; or (2) A hospital subsidiary or hospital affiliate in the State that provides medical services or medically related diagnostic and laboratory services or engages in ancillary activities supporting those services. B. "340B contract pharmacy" has the same meaning as in Title 24-A, section 7752, subsection 5. C. "340B drug" has the same meaning as in Title 24-A, section 7752, subsection 6. D. "340B entity" has the same meaning as in Title 24-A, section 7752, subsection 7. Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §1728, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 2-A. Additional reporting by hospitals on participation in federal 340B drug program. In addition to any report required pursuant to subsection 2, beginning July 1, …
Sponsors
- Donna Bailey (D, 31) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Baldacci (D, 9)
- Daughtry, Matthea E. L. (D, 23)
- John Ducharme (R, 71)
- Ann Fredericks (R, 143)
- Anne-Marie Mastraccio (D, 142)
- Kristi Mathieson (D, 151)
- Marianne Moore (R, 6)
- Joshua Morris (R, 91)
- Robert Nutting (R, 66)
Latest actions
- : Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
- : RECALLED From Governor's Desk pursuant to Joint Order SP 798. On motion by Senator BAILEY of York Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED in concurrence. Unfinished Business
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : 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-402).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-402) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-402).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- : Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 12, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
Subjects: Legislature, PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, Senate, FEDERAL PROGRAMS, Other, AFFORDABILITY
Common questions
- What is LD1018?
- LD1018 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Areas by Prohibiting Discrimination by Participants in a Federal Drug Di.
- What does LD1018 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Areas by Prohibiting Discrimination by Participants in a Federal Drug Discount Program" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD1018?
- Failed as of June 25, 2025. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (June 25, 2025).
- Who sponsored LD1018?
- Donna Bailey (D, 31), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1018?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1018&snum=132
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