LD2197

An Act to Prohibit the Sale and Leaseback of a Health Care Entity's Main Campus to a Real Estate Investment Trust as Recommended by the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight over Health Care Transactions That Impact the Delivery of Health Care Services in the State

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Maine LD2197 prohibits the sale and leaseback of a health care entity's main campus to a real estate investment trust, except for hospitals leasing.

Maine LD2197 enacts a prohibition on the sale and leaseback of a health care entity's main campus to a real estate investment trust, as recommended by a commission evaluating health care transactions. This applies to health care providers, facilities, and provider organizations, excluding nursing facilities. The prohibition takes effect for new leases after July 1, 2026, but hospitals leasing their main campus from a real estate investment trust before this date are exempt.

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Calendar

Feb 25

10:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 18

10:01 AM

Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Feb 26

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

Feb 25

Joint

Work Session Held