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 ▶
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 ▶
Help us protect against federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP and preserve access to healthcare coverage and food for Maine families.Â
Tracked Legislation
LD/LR | Description | MEAAP Position |
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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
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Cannabis, Tobacco, and Other Drugs ▶
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Child Welfare & Protection ▶
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Childcare ▶
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Environmental Health & Climate Change ▶
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Healthcare Access & Insurance ▶
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Immunization ▶
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Injury & Violence Prevention ▶
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Juvenile Justice ▶
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LGBTQ+ Health ▶
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Mental & Behavior Health ▶
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Oral Health ▶
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Reproductive & Sexual Health ▶
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School Health & Safety ▶