LD189

An Act to Increase Availability and Affordability of Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Services by Removing the Certificate of Need Requirement

Failed·5/20/25
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Removes certificate of need requirement for mental health and substance use disorder services.

This bill amends the Maine Revised Statutes to eliminate the certificate of need requirement for health care facilities providing mental and behavioral health care services and substance use disorder detoxification and treatment services. The changes affect existing capacity, critical access hospitals, and mental health and substance use disorder services. The bill aims to increase the availability and affordability of these services by removing regulatory barriers.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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13 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 11, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

Senate

Taken from the table by the President

May 20, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator BAILEY of York to ACCEPT The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report in concurrence PREVAILED

May 20, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 187 Yeas 19 - Nays 13 - Excused 3 - Absent 0