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ME LD2133

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Donna Bailey

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates new licensing requirements for community paramedicine clinicians and community paramedicine services under the Emergency Medical Services' Board
  • Defines "community paramedicine" as episodic patient evaluation, advice, and treatment provided by EMS providers in out-of-hospital settings to prevent or improve medical conditions
  • Requires community paramedicine clinicians to complete specialized training, demonstrate competence, and hold a separate license as an emergency medical services person
  • Mandates community paramedicine services identify both a primary care medical director and an EMS medical director, comply with background check requirements, and train staff on mandatory reporter obligations
  • Allows insurance carriers to require prior authorization before reimbursing for services delivered through community paramedicine programs

Legislative Description

An Act Regarding Licensing of Community Paramedicine Services and Clinicians

Emergency Medical Services

Last Action

Reported Out: OTP-AM

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services1/7/2026

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