Maine 132th Legislature Status: Introduced

LD 2196 — An Act To Lower Health Insurance Costs, Reduce Barriers To Health Care And Ensure Fair Prices For Health Care

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

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

Low

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Summary

An Act to Lower Health Insurance Costs, Reduce Barriers to Health Care and Ensure Fair Prices for Health Care

Bill Text

Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Reported Out — OTP-AM/OTP-AM

  2. Voted — Divided Report

  3. Work Session Held

  4. Work Session Held

  5. Work Session Held — TABLED

Sponsors

  • LD 2196 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • LD 2196

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does LD 2196 do?
An Act to Lower Health Insurance Costs, Reduce Barriers to Health Care and Ensure Fair Prices for Health Care
Who sponsors LD 2196?
LD 2196 is sponsored by LD 2196.
What is the current status of LD 2196?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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