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ME LD2202
Bill
AI Summary
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Health care entities must file a copy of federal Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification forms with the Maine Attorney General when filing with the FTC or DOJ Antitrust Division
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Applies to health care entities headquartered in Maine or with annual Maine revenue of at least 20% of the federal filing threshold for the transaction
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"Health care entity" includes hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgical centers, imaging centers, physician organizations, and accountable care organizations, but excludes nursing facilities
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All information provided to the Attorney General is confidential, though it may be shared with federal antitrust agencies or other states with equivalent confidentiality protections
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Failure to provide required notice carries a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day of noncompliance
Legislative Description
An Act to Require Notice to the Attorney General Prior to the Merger of Certain Health Care Entities as Recommended by the Commission to Evaluate the Scope of Regulatory Review and Oversight over Health Care Transactions That Impact the Delivery of Health Care Services in the State
Health Care Facilities
Last Action
Voted: OTP
2/25/2026