Advocacy

Welcome to the Maine AAP's NEW Advocacy Dashboard!

The Maine AAP recognizes how critical it is to work at the state and national policy level to improve systems of care for children and adolescents.

Our Board, with input from Chapter Members, is charged with developing a legislative agenda and coordinating with other child health advocacy organizations to advance this agenda in the legislature. We keep members appraised of and alerted to important issues using the Chapter’s list-serve and E-Newsletter.

Maine legislators need to hear from YOU. Click on one of the actions or issue pages below to take action and make an impact.

Urge Maine Lawmakers to Pass Budget with $1.50 Tobacco Tax Increase
Urge Maine Lawmakers to Pass Budget with $1.50 Tobacco Tax Increase ▶

Send a message to your state lawmakers to ensure that they support a budget with a tobacco tax increase!
Tell Senators Collins and King: Protect Medicaid and SNAP
Tell Senators Collins and King: Protect Medicaid and SNAP ▶

Help us protect against federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP and preserve access to healthcare coverage and food for Maine families. 
Sign up for Medical Provider of the Day
Sign up for Medical Provider of the Day ▶

Spend a day as Medical Provider of the Day at the Maine State House, see the legislative process in action, and meet Maine lawmakers!

Maine Immunization Coalition
Maine Immunization Coalition ▶

Take action to help expand vaccine access and increase immunization rates in Maine.

Tracked Legislation

LD/LR Description MEAAP
Position		 Actions
LD42 An Act Regarding the Bind-over and Detention of Juveniles Support
LD46 An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder Support
LD63 An Act to Support Implementation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Projects Support
LD93 An Act to Reduce Cost and Increase Access to Disease Prevention by Expanding the Universal Childhood Immunization Program to Include Adults Support
LD107 An Act to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing Support
LD155 An Act to Make Menstrual Products Available in Certain Schools Support
LD174 An Act to Restore Religious Exemptions to Immunization Requirements Oppose
LD208 An Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm Purchases Oppose
LD380 An Act to Amend Certain Laws Regarding Gender-affirming Health Care Services Oppose
LD384 An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness Support
LD396 An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools Support
LD406 An Act to Repeal the Laws Providing for Paid Family and Medical Leave and to Reimburse Taxpayers Oppose
LD436 An Act to Prohibit State Agencies from Promoting the COVID-19 Vaccination to Children Oppose
LD480 An Act to Support Healthy Weight by Providing MaineCare Coverage for Cetrain Weight Loss Medications Support Testify
LD486 An Act to Remove the Duty of an Individual Exercising Self-defense to Safely Retreat or Abstain from Performing Certain Acts upon Demand Oppose
LD525 An Act to Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights by Allowing the Discharge of Firearms on Private Property That Is Within 500 Feet of School Property in Certain Circumstances Oppose
LD537 An Act to Prohibit the Doxing of a Minor and to Authorize a Related Civil Action Support
LD582 An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Support Testify
LD582 An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Support
LD627 An Act to Require Insurance Coverage for Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Medication Support
LD677 An Act to Update the Statutory Definition of "Machine Gun" and Prohibit Possession of a Rapid-fire Device Support
LD689 An Act to Support the Northern New England Poison Center Support
LD727 An Act to Repeal Certain Immunization Requirements for Schools Oppose
LD754 An Act to Ban the Sale, Use and Possession of Single-use Electronic Cigarettes and to Review Extended Producer Responsibility Options for All Batteries Support
LD791 An Act Regarding Children with Behavioral Health Needs Awaiting Placement in Residential Care Facilities Support
LD828 An Act to Allow Chiropractors to Be Designated as School Health Advisors Oppose
LD865 An Act to Require MaineCare to Reimburse for Lactation Services in the Homes of Eligible Persons Support
LD868 An Act to Ensure Equity and Safety in Athletics, Restrooms, Changing Rooms and Housing at Elementary, Secondary and Postsecondary Schools Oppose
LD885 An Act to Allow Certain Persons with a Permit to Carry Concealed Handguns to Possess or Discharge a Firearm on School Property Oppose
LD896 An Act to Provide Young Children Stable Access to Health Care Support
LD903 An Act to Regulate the Advertising of Cannabis Products Support
LD975 An Act to Repeal Laws Allowing Abortion and to Criminalize Abortion Oppose
LD1001 An Act to Prohibit Medical Providers and Certain Others from Reporting Prescribed Medication-assisted Treatment of Parents to Child Protective Services Monitor
LD1028 Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Study Equitable Access to Maternal Health Care and Birthing Facilities Support
LD1055 An Act to Prohibit Discrimination in Access to Anatomical Donations and Organ Transplants Support
LD1062 An Act to Eliminate Background Checks for Private Sales of Firearms Oppose
LD1120 An Act to Promote the Secure Storage of Firearms Support
LD1230 An Act to Abolish the 72-hour Waiting Period for a Gun Purchase Oppose
LD1299 An Act to Prohibit the Unsecured Storage of Handguns in Motor Vehicles Support
LD1496 An Act to Ensure Ongoing Access to Medications and Care for Chronic Conditions and Conditions Requiring Long-term Care by Changing Requirements for Prior Authorizations Support
LD1523 An Act to Improve Perinatal Care Through Expanded Access to Doula Services Support
LD1570 An Act to Prohibit Fluoridation of the Public Water Supply Oppose
LD1615 An Act to Expand Access to Oral Health Care by Creating a New Path for Obtaining a License to Practice Dentistry Support
LD1631 Resolve, to Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group to Address Child Stay Times in Hospital Emergency Departments Support
LD1658 An Act to Preserve and Strengthen the Fund for a Healthy Maine Support
LD1704 An Act to Prohibit a School Administrative Unit from Adopting a Policy That Allows a Student to Use a Restroom Designated for Use by the Opposite Sex Oppose
LD1745 An Act to Stabilize Residential Treatment Capacity for Children and Youth in Maine Support
LD1746 An Act to Reduce Dental Disease and Ensure Access to Essential Preventive Dental Care Among Maine Children Support
LD1847 An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products Similar to Adult Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products, Dedicate a Portion of the Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax to Medical Use Cannabis Programs and Create a Study Group Support
LD1938 An Act Regarding the Regulation of Tobacco Support
LD1944 An Act to Protect Children and Adults from Technology-facilitated Sexual Abuse Support
LD1945 An Act to Clarify Data Collection Processes in Health Care Facilities Support
LD1983 An Act to Protect Minors from Intoxicating Hemp-derived Products by Regulating Those Products Under the Adult Use Cannabis Laws Support

Key Issues