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ME LD2021
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michele Meyer
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AI Summary
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Adds an online portal option for reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults to the Department of Health and Human Services, in addition to the existing telephone reporting method
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Aligns Maine state law with federal regulations promulgated in June 2024 that require states to offer at least 2 reporting methods, one of which must be online
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Maintains existing requirements that reports be made immediately and followed by a written report within 48 hours if requested by the department
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Reports must continue to include the adult's name and address, nature and extent of the abuse/neglect/exploitation, reporter's name, occupation, and contact information
Legislative Description
An Act to Add an Online Option for Reporting of Suspected Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Adults
Children And Families
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
2/24/2026