LD2146 Maine Vaccination Access Act
Summary
The Maine Legislature enacted LD2146, the Maine Vaccination Access Act, on April 2, 2026 (132nd Legislature). The bill passed the Senate 23-10 and House 86-58 as amended by Committee Amendment S-611, and was placed on the Special Appropriations Table on April 6 pending enactment. The act establishes new requirements to increase access to critical vaccinations in Maine.
What changed
The Maine Vaccination Access Act (LD2146) was enacted by the 132nd Maine Legislature on April 2, 2026, creating new requirements to increase access to critical vaccinations. The bill passed both chambers with strong support and was amended through Committee Amendment S-611 before enactment.\n\nHealthcare providers, pharmacies, and other vaccination service providers in Maine should monitor for forthcoming implementation regulations from state health agencies and prepare to comply with the act's requirements when effective.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementation guidance from Maine health authorities
- Update compliance programs to reflect new vaccination access requirements
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2146 Passed LD2146 LD Passed 2026-04-02
An Act to Increase Access to Critical Vaccinations
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
Matthea Larsen Daughtry (Sen - D) Donna Bailey (Sen - D) Ryan Fecteau (Rep - D) Henry Ingwersen (Sen - D) Kristi Mathieson (Rep - D) Samuel Zager (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-06 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-06 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-04-02 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-02 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-611). 2026-04-02 H Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2026-04-02 H Committee Amendment "A" (S-611) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-02 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2026-04-02 H ROLL CALL NO. 725 (Yeas 86 - Nays 58 - Absent 6 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) 2026-04-02 H On motion of Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED. 2026-04-02 H Reports READ. 2026-04-02 S Sent down for concurrence. 2026-04-02 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-611) 2026-04-02 S Committee Amendment "A" (S-611) READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-02 S READ ONCE. 2026-04-02 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 842 Yeas 23 - Nays 10 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 2026-04-02 S On motion by Senator BAILEY of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. 2026-04-02 S Reports READ. 2026-04-01 J Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP 2026-02-17 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-02-17 J Work Session Held 2026-01-07 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-01-07 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. 2026-01-07 S On motion by Senator INGWERSEN of York REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence. 2026-01-07 S Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
Votes
2026-04-02 Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #842 Yea: 23 Nay: 10 2026-04-02 Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #725 Yea: 86 Nay: 58
Committee Referrals
2026-01-07 J Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Amendments
0000-00-00 Senate: C-A (S-611) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
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