LD1281 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act.

What is the status of LD1281?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1281?

Stacy Brenner (D, 30), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1281?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1281&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1281: An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act

Q: What does LD1281 do?

In its own words: An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland. Cosponsored by Senator: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representatives: BECK of South Portland, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, GEIGER of Rockland, ROEDER of Bangor, WEBB of Durham. Printed on recycled paper.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland. Cosponsored by Senator: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representatives: BECK of South Portland, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, GEIGER of Rockland, ROEDER of Bangor, WEBB of Durham. Printed on recycled paper.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. DAREK M. GRANT Secretary of the Senate Presented by Senator BRENNER of Cumberland. Cosponsored by Senator: President DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, Representatives: BECK of South Portland, FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor, GEIGER of Rockland, ROEDER of Bangor, WEBB of Durham. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 22 MRSA c. 404-A is enacted to read: CHAPTER 404-A HEALTH CARE FACILITY DIRECT CARE NURSE STAFFING §1791. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Quality Care Act." §1792. Application and construction 1. Application. All health care facilities are subject to the requirements of this chapter. 2. Construction. This chapter may not be construed to: A. Change the scope of practice of registered nurses licensed under Title 32, chapter 31, subchapters 2-A and 3; or B. Provide an exemption from the minimum staffing requirements of direct care registered nurses if the patient condition or patient care unit name is different from the term used in this chapter but the services provided are substantially similar. §1793. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, …

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Maine LD1281: An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act

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