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ME LD562

Bill

Status

Enrolled

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Baldacci

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases the base reimbursement rate for funeral homes transporting bodies to Augusta for the Chief Medical Examiner from $120 to $300 for the first 25 miles

  • Raises the per-mile rate for miles 26-50 from $2 to $4.50 per mile traveled while transporting a body

  • Increases the per-mile rate for distances beyond 50 miles from $1.75 to $4 per mile traveled while transporting a body

  • Establishes a new reimbursement for funeral home employees required to wait at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, paid at Maine's minimum wage rate for the duration of the wait time

Legislative Description

An Act to Update Reimbursement Rates for Transportation of Deceased Persons by Funeral Homes When the Transport is at the Request of the Chief Medical Examiner

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Last Action

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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