LD 956 is sponsored by Michael Tipping (Democrat), Charles Skold (Democrat), Erin SHEEHAN, Matt Moonen (Democrat), Colleen MADIGAN, Joseph M. Baldacci (Democrat), and Ambureen Rana (Democrat).

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Maine 131st Legislature (2023-2024) Status: Enacted 5 D cosponsors

LD 956 — An Act Concerning Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity Data Collection In Health Care Facilities

Last action June 05, 2023 — Signed by Governor

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Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 02, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Janet Mills (Democratic) on June 05, 2023.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Enacted

Current position in the legislative process.
7 sponsors

1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
Single-party support

Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).
Cleared a recorded vote

Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

June 05, 2023
Signed by Governor
June 01, 2023
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
May 30, 2023
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
May 30, 2023
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
May 23, 2023
Ordered sent down forthwith.
May 23, 2023
READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-127), in concurrence.
May 23, 2023
COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.
May 18, 2023
ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
May 18, 2023
Committee Amendment "A" (H-127) READ and ADOPTED
May 18, 2023
READ ONCE
May 18, 2023
Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 147 Yeas 22 - Nays 8 - Excused 5 - Absent 0 PREVAILED
May 18, 2023
On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED
May 18, 2023
Reports READ
May 16, 2023
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
May 16, 2023
The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-127).
May 16, 2023
Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.
May 16, 2023
Committee Amendment "A" (H-127) was READ and ADOPTED.
May 16, 2023
The Bill was READ ONCE.
May 16, 2023
On motion of Representative MEYER of Eliot, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
May 16, 2023
Reports READ.
May 12, 2023
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
April 06, 2023
Voted - Divided Report
April 06, 2023
Work Session Held
March 30, 2023
Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 594.
March 02, 2023
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence
March 02, 2023
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
March 02, 2023
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
March 02, 2023
Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Ambureen Rana Democrat

Co-sponsors (6)

Michael Tipping Democrat
Charles Skold Democrat
Erin SHEEHAN
Matt Moonen Democrat
Colleen MADIGAN
Joseph M. Baldacci Democrat

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT

May 18, 2023

Passed 22 Yea · 8 Nay · 5 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Democrat	17	0	0	1
Independent	0	0	0	1
Republican	2	5	0	2
Unaffiliated	3	3	0	1
Total	22	8	0	5
% of votes cast	63%	23%	0%	14%

How each member voted (35)

Member	Party	Vote
BRAKEY of Androscoggin	—	Yea
CHIPMAN of Cumberland	—	Yea
KEIM of Oxford	—	Nay
LAFOUNTAIN of Kennebec	—	Not Voting
LYFORD of Eddington	—	Nay
POULIOT of Kennebec	—	Nay
VITELLI of Sagadahoc	—	Yea
Henry L. Ingwersen	Democrat	Yea
Anne M. Carney	Democrat	Yea
Cameron D. Reny	Democrat	Yea
Craig V. Hickman	Democrat	Yea
Donna Bailey	Democrat	Yea
Glenn "Chip" Curry	Democrat	Yea
Jill C. Duson	Democrat	Yea
Joseph E. Rafferty	Democrat	Yea
Joseph M. Baldacci	Democrat	Yea
Margaret "Peggy" R. Rotundo	Democrat	Yea
Mark W. Lawrence	Democrat	Yea
Matthea E.L. Daughtry	Democrat	Yea
Michael Tipping	Democrat	Yea
Nicole C. Grohoski	Democrat	Yea
Pinny H. Beebe-Center	Democrat	Yea
Stacy F. Brenner	Democrat	Yea
Teresa S. Pierce	Democrat	Not Voting
Timothy E. Nangle	Democrat	Yea
Richard A. Bennett	Independent	Not Voting
Bradlee T. Farrin	Republican	Nay
Caldwell Jackson	Republican	Not Voting
Harold "Trey" L. Stewart, III	Republican	Nay
James D. Libby	Republican	Yea
Jeffrey L. Timberlake	Republican	Nay
Marianne Moore	Republican	Yea
Matthew A. Harrington	Republican	Nay
Russell J. Black	Republican	Not Voting
Stacey K. Guerin	Republican	Nay

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors LD 956?: LD 956 is sponsored by Michael Tipping (Democrat), Charles Skold (Democrat), Erin SHEEHAN, Matt Moonen (Democrat), Colleen MADIGAN, Joseph M. Baldacci (Democrat), and Ambureen Rana (Democrat).
What is the current status of LD 956?: This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 02, 2023. Enacted.
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At a glance

Identifier: LD 956
Jurisdiction: Maine
Session: 131st Legislature (2023-2024)
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 02, 2023
Status: Enacted
Prime sponsor: Ambureen Rana

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