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An Act to Offset the Costs of Client Medical Care Support Workers at Department of Corrections Facilities and Study Correctional Service Fees and Collections

Failed·4/29/26
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Increases medical and dental fees for clients in Maine correctional facilities and exempts certain clients from fees.

This bill raises the maximum fees for medical and dental services in Maine correctional facilities from $5 to $25 per service. It also mandates that the fees be used to pay client workers who support medical care and related services. The bill exempts certain clients from paying these fees, including those receiving treatment initiated by facility staff, juveniles, pregnant individuals, and those with serious mental illness or developmental disabilities.

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

Jan 27, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

Jun 9, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.