LD 2196·ME·house
An Act To Lower Health Insurance Costs, Reduce Barriers To Health Care And Ensure Fair Prices For Health Care
FailedFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Drew GATTINE
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The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
Apr 29, 2026
Summary
The bill would set an annual ceiling on how much general hospitals can raise prices and forbid any charge that exceeds twice the Medicare rate for the same service. It also adds consumer‑advocacy duties, staffing help for the Prescription Drug Affordability Board, and tools to identify financially distressed hospitals. The measure failed and is now dead.
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