ME LD1001

Prohibits mandatory reporters from notifying the Department of Health and Human Services when a parent or caregiver is receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorder, provided there is no suspicion of child abuse or neglect

Exempts infants born with withdrawal symptoms or substance effects solely from a parent's MAT from mandatory child protective services reporting requirements, when no evidence of abuse or neglect exists

Requires health care providers to develop a safe care plan for infants affected by a parent's MAT and refer the infant or parent to social services or other providers as appropriate

Bars the Department of Health and Human Services from taking further action if a provider reports an infant born to a parent receiving MAT when no abuse or neglect evidence is present

Defines medication-assisted treatment as FDA-approved medications for substance use disorder provided by health care providers or methadone treatment programs