STATE OF MAINE
NOTICE OF STATE AGENCY RULEMAKING
PUBLIC INPUT FOR RULES A list of state agency rule proposals is published here each Wednesday. You can get a copy of a proposed rule by contacting the person listed in the notice. You can comment on a proposed rule by submitting a written comment to the agency or by attending the public hearing, if one is scheduled. If no hearing is scheduled, you can request one. The agency must hold a hearing if it receives 5 or more requests. If you have a disability and need assistance to participate in a hearing, you should tell the agency at least 7 days before the hearing. ONLINE INFORMATION Weekly notices, full text of adopted rules, and a list of agency rulemaking contacts are available at this website:
https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/index.html
PROPOSALS
AGENCY: Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 16-163 C.M.R. Ch. 11, Standards and Procedures for Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board Action
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2025-P175
BRIEF SUMMARY: This rule proposes to repeal/replace Chapter 11 of Maine EMS's current rules to address and implement changes to Maine EMS's statute related to disciplinary and non-disciplinary actions resulting from P.L. 2025 c. 491, and to consolidate chapters of Maine EMS's rules addressing misconduct and procedures for Maine EMS's Licensing Board into one chapter. This rule identifies the procedures the Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board and Board Staff will take to evaluate an application that raises any concerns related to potential violation(s) of Maine EMS's Rules and/or Statutes, and adds specificity to the statutory grounds with which action would be taken and avenues of appeal. This rule identifies the procedure the Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board and Board staff will take regarding the investigation and resolution of a complaint related to potential violation(s) of Maine EMS's Rules and/or Statutes brought against a licensee, adding specificity to the statutory grounds with which action would be taken, avenues of appeal, and the notification procedure upon final agency action. This rule would implement a Maine EMS Code of Ethics specific to the needs of EMS in the State of Maine, and would make a violation of this code a violation of rules related to professional conduct. This rule adds specificity to the statutory authority related to ordering physical or mental examinations, clarifying that such an examination is ordered during an investigation into a complaint or concern, that a licensee bears the cost of an examination, and provides a process to petition the Licensing Board to waive such expense.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None
COMMENT DEADLINE: December 5, 2025, at 11:59 P.M.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3864 - Phone
207-287-3659 - TTY
207-287-6251 - Fax
jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None
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AGENCY: Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 16-163 C.M.R. Ch. 12, Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2025-P176
BRIEF SUMMARY: This rule proposes to repeal Chapter 12 of Maine EMS's current rules to address and implement changes to Maine EMS's statute related to the Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board established by P.L. 2025 c. 491, and to consolidate chapters of Maine EMS's rules addressing procedures for Board licensure actions. Chapter 12 will be replaced and the procedures previously contained within this chapter will be addressed in proposed revisions to Chapter 11 of Maine EMS's rules, and this chapter as proposed shall outline the operation of the Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board, including the terms of service of a Licensing Board appointee, the selection of a Chair and Chair-elect, the calling and frequency of meetings, and explanation of the consultation process during rulemaking regarding licensure functions.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None
COMMENT DEADLINE: December 5, 2025, at 11:59 P.M.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3864 - Phone
207-287-3659 - TTY
207-287-6251 - Fax
jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None
________________________________________
AGENCY: Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 16-163 C.M.R. Ch. 14, Sexual Misconduct
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2025-P177
BRIEF SUMMARY: The purpose of this rulemaking is to repeal this chapter of Maine EMS's rules to allow for the update and consolidation of the provisions of this chapter with Chapter 11: Standards and Procedures for Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board Action.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None
COMMENT DEADLINE: December 5, 2025, at 11:59 P.M.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3864 - Phone
207-287-3659 - TTY
207-287-6251 - Fax
Jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same as above
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None
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AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 322, Maine General Assistance (GA) Manual (Sections III, XII, and XIII; GA Rule #27 - P.L. 2025, Chapters 2 Part SS, 149, and 449)
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2025-P178
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department proposes changes to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 323; Maine General Assistance (GA) Manual, Sections II, III, IV, and XIII consistent with legislative changes to 22 M.R.S. § 4304 made by P.L. 2025, Chapter 149 as well as changes to 22 M.R.S. § 4302-A made by P.L. 2025 Chapter 2 Part SS. In addition, the proposed rule would update Section V consistent with legislative changes to 22 M.R.S. §§ 4305(3-E) and 4311(1-D) made by P.L. 2025, Ch. 449.
The proposed rule would make non-substantive changes to improve readability and consistency throughout the rule. The proposed rule changes are intended to provide clarity to municipalities, applicants and Department staff.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): No public hearing is scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Written public comments may be submitted via the link at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Sara Denson, General Assistance Program Manager
Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Family Independence
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04330-6841
Phone: (207) 446-6742/Fax: (207) 287-3455
TT Users Call Maine Relay - 711
Sara.Denson@Maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): No financial impact on municipalities or counties is anticipated as a result of these proposed rule changes.
STATE OF MAINE
NOTICE OF STATE AGENCY RULEMAKING
PUBLIC INPUT FOR RULES A list of state agency rule proposals is published here each Wednesday. You can get a copy of a proposed rule by contacting the person listed in the notice. You can comment on a proposed rule by submitting a written comment to the agency or by attending the public hearing, if one is scheduled. If no hearing is scheduled, you can request one. The agency must hold a hearing if it receives 5 or more requests. If you have a disability and need assistance to participate in a hearing, you should tell the agency at least 7 days before the hearing. ONLINE INFORMATION Weekly notices, full text of adopted rules, and a list of agency rulemaking contacts are available at this website:
https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/index.html
PROPOSALS
AGENCY: Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 16-163 C.M.R. Ch. 11, Standards and Procedures for Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board Action
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2025-P175
BRIEF SUMMARY: This rule proposes to repeal/replace Chapter 11 of Maine EMS's current rules to address and implement changes to Maine EMS's statute related to disciplinary and non-disciplinary actions resulting from P.L. 2025 c. 491, and to consolidate chapters of Maine EMS's rules addressing misconduct and procedures for Maine EMS's Licensing Board into one chapter. This rule identifies the procedures the Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board and Board Staff will take to evaluate an application that raises any concerns related to potential violation(s) of Maine EMS's Rules and/or Statutes, and adds specificity to the statutory grounds with which action would be taken and avenues of appeal. This rule identifies the procedure the Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board and Board staff will take regarding the investigation and resolution of a complaint related to potential violation(s) of Maine EMS's Rules and/or Statutes brought against a licensee, adding specificity to the statutory grounds with which action would be taken, avenues of appeal, and the notification procedure upon final agency action. This rule would implement a Maine EMS Code of Ethics specific to the needs of EMS in the State of Maine, and would make a violation of this code a violation of rules related to professional conduct. This rule adds specificity to the statutory authority related to ordering physical or mental examinations, clarifying that such an examination is ordered during an investigation into a complaint or concern, that a licensee bears the cost of an examination, and provides a process to petition the Licensing Board to waive such expense.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None
COMMENT DEADLINE: December 5, 2025, at 11:59 P.M.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3864 - Phone
207-287-3659 - TTY
207-287-6251 - Fax
jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None
________________________________________
AGENCY: Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 16-163 C.M.R. Ch. 12, Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2025-P176
BRIEF SUMMARY: This rule proposes to repeal Chapter 12 of Maine EMS's current rules to address and implement changes to Maine EMS's statute related to the Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board established by P.L. 2025 c. 491, and to consolidate chapters of Maine EMS's rules addressing procedures for Board licensure actions. Chapter 12 will be replaced and the procedures previously contained within this chapter will be addressed in proposed revisions to Chapter 11 of Maine EMS's rules, and this chapter as proposed shall outline the operation of the Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board, including the terms of service of a Licensing Board appointee, the selection of a Chair and Chair-elect, the calling and frequency of meetings, and explanation of the consultation process during rulemaking regarding licensure functions.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None
COMMENT DEADLINE: December 5, 2025, at 11:59 P.M.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3864 - Phone
207-287-3659 - TTY
207-287-6251 - Fax
jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None
________________________________________
AGENCY: Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 16-163 C.M.R. Ch. 14, Sexual Misconduct
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2025-P177
BRIEF SUMMARY: The purpose of this rulemaking is to repeal this chapter of Maine EMS's rules to allow for the update and consolidation of the provisions of this chapter with Chapter 11: Standards and Procedures for Emergency Medical Services Licensing Board Action.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None
COMMENT DEADLINE: December 5, 2025, at 11:59 P.M.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Jason J. Cooney
152 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0152
207-626-3864 - Phone
207-287-3659 - TTY
207-287-6251 - Fax
Jason.j.cooney@maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): Same as above
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): None
________________________________________
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 322, Maine General Assistance (GA) Manual (Sections III, XII, and XIII; GA Rule #27 - P.L. 2025, Chapters 2 Part SS, 149, and 449)
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER: 2025-P178
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department proposes changes to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 323; Maine General Assistance (GA) Manual, Sections II, III, IV, and XIII consistent with legislative changes to 22 M.R.S. § 4304 made by P.L. 2025, Chapter 149 as well as changes to 22 M.R.S. § 4302-A made by P.L. 2025 Chapter 2 Part SS. In addition, the proposed rule would update Section V consistent with legislative changes to 22 M.R.S. §§ 4305(3-E) and 4311(1-D) made by P.L. 2025, Ch. 449.
The proposed rule would make non-substantive changes to improve readability and consistency throughout the rule. The proposed rule changes are intended to provide clarity to municipalities, applicants and Department staff.
PUBLIC HEARING (if any): No public hearing is scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Written public comments may be submitted via the link at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Sara Denson, General Assistance Program Manager
Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Family Independence
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04330-6841
Phone: (207) 446-6742/Fax: (207) 287-3455
TT Users Call Maine Relay - 711
Sara.Denson@Maine.gov
CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT (if different): N/A.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES (if any): No financial impact on municipalities or counties is anticipated as a result of these proposed rule changes.
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