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ME LD 2196

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An Act To Lower Health Insurance Costs, Reduce Barriers To Health Care And Ensure Fair Prices For Health Care

Maine · 132 · lower

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Quick answers

Did ME LD 2196 pass?

No. ME LD 2196 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-29): The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

What is ME LD 2196 about?

ME LD 2196 is a bill in the 132 titled “An Act To Lower Health Insurance Costs, Reduce Barriers To Health Care And Ensure Fair Prices For Health Care”.

Who sponsors ME LD 2196?

Drew GATTINE is the primary sponsor of ME LD 2196, joined by 6 cosponsors.

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Latest action
2026-04-29 — The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Drew GATTINEprimary
  • Michele MEYERcosponsor
  • Henry INGWERSENcosponsor
  • Matt MOONENcosponsor
  • Matthea DAUGHTRYcosponsor
  • Donna BAILEYcosponsor
  • Ryan FECTEAUcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-29

    The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

    failure

  2. 2026-04-09

    Later today assigned.

  3. 2026-04-09

    On motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot, TABLED pending ACCEPTANCE of Either Report.

  4. 2026-04-09

    Reports READ.

  5. 2026-04-08

    Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM

  6. 2026-03-24

    Voted - Divided Report

  7. 2026-03-24

    Work Session Held

  8. 2026-03-17

    Work Session Held

  9. 2026-03-12

    Work Session Held - TABLED

  10. 2026-02-03

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence

    referral-committee

  11. 2026-02-03

    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

  12. 2026-02-03

    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

    referral-committee

  13. 2026-02-03

    Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered printed.

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