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ME LD623

Bill

Status

Passed

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Allison Hepler

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends 22 MRSA §3088-A to expand which organizations the Department of Health and Human Services may contract with for brain injury support services
  • Allows contracts with Maine-based brain injury organizations or those with a Maine affiliate established and directed by families, caregivers, and individuals with acquired brain injuries
  • Adds access to an online brain injury screening and support system to the definition of "core brain injury support" services
  • Underserved populations covered include opioid overdose survivors with anoxic/hypoxic brain injury, veterans, domestic violence victims, homeless individuals, those ineligible for MaineCare, and newly injured individuals
  • Signed into law June 10, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 233

Legislative Description

An Act to Enhance Support Services for Individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury

Injuries

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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