Maine 132th Legislature Status: Passed House

LD 52 — An Act To Require The Department Of Health And Human Services To Apply For Federal Benefits On Behalf Of Children In The Department'S Custody Who May Be Eligible For Those Benefits

Last action — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 16, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to Study Options for Allowing Children in the Department's Custody to Receive Federal Benefits

Bill Text

Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Reported Out — OTP-AM

  2. Voted — OTP-AM

  3. Work Session Held

  4. Work Session Held — TABLED

Sponsors

  • LD 52 · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • LD 52

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 52 do?
Resolve, Requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to Study Options for Allowing Children in the Department's Custody to Receive Federal Benefits
Who sponsors LD 52?
LD 52 is sponsored by LD 52.
What is the current status of LD 52?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 16, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track LD 52?
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