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ME LD176

Bill

Status

Passed

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Fredette

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands Maine's existing fire district statute (Chapter 164) to also authorize the formation of emergency medical services (EMS) districts by groups of municipalities
  • EMS districts operate as quasi-municipal corporations with authority to sue, be sued, adopt a name and seal, borrow funds, and take necessary actions to provide emergency medical services
  • Municipalities must negotiate a governance agreement before voting on district formation, covering director appointments, term lengths, fiscal year timing, and other operational matters
  • Approved by the Governor on June 17, 2025, as Public Law Chapter 334

Legislative Description

An Act to Authorize the Formation of Emergency Medical Services Districts

Emergency Medical Services

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice And Public Safety1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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