LD1220 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Treat Dogs and Equids.

What is the status of LD1220?

Failed as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Reports READ Motion by Senator BAILEY of York to ACCEPT The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report in NON-CONCURRENCE FAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 867 Yeas 16 - Nays 16 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE of The Minority Ought Not To Pass Report in concurrence. Taken from the table by the President Subsequently The Minority Ought Not To Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Placed in Legislative (April 6, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1220?

Robert Foley (R, 145), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1220?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1220&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1220: An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Treat Dogs and Equids

Q: What does LD1220 do?

In its own words: An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Treat Dogs and Equids" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Perform Animal Chiropractic Care Under Certain Conditions' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

Status: Failed, April 6, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Treat Dogs and Equids" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Perform Animal Chiropractic Care Under Certain Conditions' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Treat Dogs and Equids" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Perform Animal Chiropractic Care Under Certain Conditions' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §456 is enacted to read: §456. Animal chiropractic care 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Animal" has the same meaning as in section 4853, subsection 1. B. "Animal chiropractic care" means the evaluation and treatment of an animal's vertebral or extremity joint dysfunction through manual spinal and joint manipulation of the musculoskeletal system. "Animal chiropractic care" does not include medical diagnosis; systemic disease treatment; the performing of surgery; the dispensing or administering of medications, drugs or biologics; or the performance of any traditional veterinary care and diagnosis unless the individual is a veterinarian licensed pursuant to chapter 71-A. C. "Evaluation" means a comprehensive clinical assessment and physical examination to assess the animal's musculoskeletal health, focusing on posture, gait and movement patterns. 2. Authority to perform animal chiropractic care. A chiropractor licensed under this chapter may submit an application together with the fee established pursuant to section 558 to the board for …

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Maine LD1220: An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Treat Dogs and Equids

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