LD1652 Dental Care Access Credit Bill Enacted
Summary
The Maine Legislature enacted LD1652, An Act to Expand the Dental Care Access Credit, on April 13, 2026. The bill passed both chambers in concurrence and was referred to the Committee on Taxation. It creates a new dental care access credit under Maine tax law related to Medicaid/Mainecare. The legislation incorporates Committee Amendment "A" (H-871) as adopted.
What changed
LD1652 enacts a new dental care access credit in Maine, amending state tax law to expand access to dental care services. The bill passed the House and Senate in concurrence and was enacted on April 13, 2026, incorporating Committee Amendment "A" (H-871).
Affected parties including healthcare providers offering dental services and consumers seeking dental care under Mainecare should monitor for implementing regulations and guidance from Maine revenue authorities on how to claim the credit. The bill's passage signals legislative intent to address dental care access gaps through tax-based incentives.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on implementation of the dental care access credit
- Review eligibility requirements for claiming the credit
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD1652 Passed LD1652 LD Passed 2026-04-13
An Act to Expand the Dental Care Access Credit
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_...
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Sponsors
Holly Stover (Rep - D) Lucien Daigle (Rep - R) Lori Gramlich (Rep - D) Abigail Griffin (Rep - R) Michael Lemelin (Rep - R) Marianne Moore (Sen - R) Cameron Reny (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-13 S Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence. 2026-04-13 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table. 2026-03-30 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence. 2026-03-26 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-26 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-03-25 S Ordered sent down forthwith. 2026-03-25 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-871), in concurrence. 2026-03-25 S Committee Amendment "A" (H-871) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence. 2026-03-25 S READ ONCE. 2026-03-25 S Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence. 2026-03-24 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-03-24 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-871). 2026-03-24 H Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY. 2026-03-24 H CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY 2026-03-19 J Reported Out: OTP-AM 2026-02-12 J Voted: OTP-AM 2026-02-12 J Work Session Held 2026-01-08 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2025-06-25 H Carried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. 2025-06-25 J Carry Over Approved 2025-05-23 J Carry Over Requested 2025-05-20 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2025-04-15 S The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in concurrence 2025-04-15 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2025-04-15 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION. 2025-04-15 H Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
Committee Referrals
2025-04-15 J Taxation
Amendments
0000-00-00 House: C-A (H-871) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
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