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ME LD2018

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kristi Mathieson

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits pooling of risk, financial resources, or administration among multiple employers for self-insurance plans under Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits program

  • Requires employers with self-insurance plans to furnish a bond to the State with a surety company authorized to transact business in Maine, in the form, amount, and manner required by the department

  • Adds pooling among multiple employers as a new ground for the department to revoke or deny approval of a private self-insurance plan

  • Applies retroactively to April 1, 2025

  • Amends 26 MRSA §850-H, originally enacted by PL 2023, c. 412

Legislative Description

An Act to Amend the Requirements Governing Self-insurance Plans in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program

Employment Practices

Last Action

Voted: Divided Report

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor12/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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