Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD2088: An Act to Increase Access to Primary Care Provided by Physician Associates
Status: Signed into law, April 3, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Increase Access to Primary Care Provided by Physician Associates Emergency preamble.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Increase Access to Primary Care Provided by Physician Associates Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, there is a shortage of medical providers in the State, particularly in rural areas, and this legislation will increase the number of physician associates who are able to practice in primary care, which will provide more health care opportunities throughout the State and has the potential to make the State eligible for funds from federal rural health care grants; and Whereas, this legislation needs to take effect immediately in order to remedy the shortage of medical providers and funding as soon as possible; and Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §2594-E, sub-§5, ¶E, as amended by PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §12, is further amended to read: E. Requirements for collaborative agreements and practice agreements under section 2594‐F, including uniform standards and forms; Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §2594-F, sub-§1, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 627, Pt. B, §13 and amended by PL 2025, …
Sponsors
- Michelle Boyer (D, 123) · primary sponsor
- Donna Bailey (D, 31)
- Kristi Mathieson (D, 151)
Latest actions
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
- : This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.ROLL CALL NO. 664(Yeas 118 - Nays 25 - Absent 6 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Reports READOn motion by Senator BAILEY of York the Majority Ought to Pass Report ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in concurrence.
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, the Majority Ought to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in concurrence
- : Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Votes
- House RC #664: Enactment - Emer (March 24, 2026): 118 yea, 25 nay, passed
Subjects: PRACTICE AGREEMENTS, Legislature, Senate, HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, Other
Common questions
- What is LD2088?
- LD2088 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Increase Access to Primary Care Provided by Physician Associates.
- What does LD2088 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Increase Access to Primary Care Provided by Physician Associates Emergency preamble.
- What is the status of LD2088?
- Signed into law as of April 3, 2026. Latest action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence. (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD2088?
- Michelle Boyer (D, 123), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD2088?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2088&snum=132
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