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ME LD23

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Extends from 24 months to 48 months the period during which a legal guardian or personal representative may contract with another dentist to continue operating a deceased or incapacitated dentist's practice

  • Practice operations may continue until the practice is sold or the 48-month period expires, whichever occurs first

  • Enacted as emergency legislation due to Maine's dentist shortage, taking effect immediately upon gubernatorial approval on May 29, 2025

  • Amends 13 MRSA §732, sub-§5, which governs professional service corporations for dental practices

Legislative Description

An Act to Extend the Period of Time a Dentist May Operate the Practice of a Deceased or Incapacitated Dentist

Health Care Personnel

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services1/8/2025

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