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ME LD2166
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes final adoption of Chapter 6 rules governing how registered professional nurses may delegate nursing activities and tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel
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Designated as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon approval rather than the standard 90-day waiting period after legislative adjournment
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Fulfills the statutory requirement under Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A that major substantive agency rules receive legislative authorization before final adoption
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Rule was provisionally adopted by the State Board of Nursing under the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and submitted to the Legislature for mandatory review
Legislative Description
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 6: Delegation of Nursing Activities and Tasks to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel by Registered Professional Nurses, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, State Board of Nursing
Rules
Last Action
FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
3/12/2026