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LD 1663

An Act Relating To Health Care Transparency And The Maine Health Data Organization

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Laurel Libby and 1 co-sponsor

LD 1663 aimed to boost health-care transparency via the Maine Health Data Organization; however, the bill is dead and has no enacted effect.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1663

Summary of LD 1663 — An Act Relating To Health Care Transparency And The Maine Health Data Organization

Overview

LD 1663 is a Maine bill titled “An Act Relating To Health Care Transparency And The Maine Health Data Organization.” Its stated subject areas include health data organization, health care transparency, procedures, and public payer information. The bill was introduced on April 15, 2025 and is listed as DEAD (not advancing) under Joint Rule 310.3.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill’s title indicates an aim to enhance transparency in health care and address the Maine Health Data Organization (MHDO).
  • Specific objectives, definitions, and duties were not provided in the materials available here, so the precise intent and scope cannot be enumerated from the text you supplied.
  • Based on the title and subject, the bill would typically be expected to address how health data is collected, reported, shared, and used to improve transparency around health care costs, pricing, and payer information.

Key Provisions (Text Not Provided)

  • The exact provisions of LD 1663 are not included in the materials provided. As a result, the specific changes to statutes, MHDO authority, data elements, reporting requirements, privacy protections, funding, or governance structures cannot be itemized here.
  • If the text becomes available, a section-by-section comparison outlining the MHDO’s duties, data-sharing rules, public reporting, and any requirements placed on health care providers, payers, or state agencies would be provided.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Maine Health Data Organization (MHDO) and related state health data infrastructure.
  • Health care providers, payers (including public payers), and entities that report or use health data.
  • Public and research communities that rely on health data for transparency, policy analysis, and cost information.
  • Any changes could affect data collection practices, reporting timelines, privacy considerations, and access to payer-specific information.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-04-15: Referred to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services.
  • 2025-04-15: Sent for concurrence; order “sent forthwith.”
  • 2025-04-15: Also listed as referred in concurrence.
  • 2025-04-15: Committee recommended and ordered printed.
  • 2025-05-15: Work session held.
  • 2025-05-15: Voted ONTP (Ought Not to Pass).
  • 2025-05-20: Reported Out – ONTP.
  • 2025-05-21: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3, placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).

Status and Potential Impact

  • Status: Dead (no immediate enactment). The bill did not advance out of committee and was placed in legislative files as of May 21, 2025.
  • Potential impact: If revived or amended, the bill could alter MHDO authority, data-sharing policies, transparency of public payer information, or reporting requirements. As currently filed, there is no enacted effect.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Monitor for any new or revised legislation on health care transparency or MHDO governance.
  • Review the full bill text if it becomes available to understand specific provisions, fiscal implications, privacy safeguards, and reporting requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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