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An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and to Reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission

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Establishes a registry and study commission to address harmful chemical exposure at Base Gagetown.

This bill establishes the Base Gagetown Training Registry within the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services to collect and maintain data on individuals who trained at the Canadian military support base in Gagetown, New Brunswick, and were exposed to harmful chemicals. The registry includes personal and military service information, as well as self-reported health conditions. The bill also reestablishes the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission to study the effects of chemical exposure on affected individuals, request necessary information from federal agencies, and provide medical testing.

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Calendar

May 2, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

Apr 30, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 14

Senate

On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Apr 14

Senate

On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland taken from the Special Study Table

Apr 14

Senate

Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.