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LD 1281

An Act To Address The Safety Of Nurses And Improve Patient Care By Enacting The Maine Quality Care Act

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Matt Beck and 6 co-sponsors

Overview: LD 1281, "An Act To Address The Safety Of Nurses And Improve Patient Care By Enacting The Maine Quality Care Act", was introduced on March 25, 2025 and carried over to th

The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1281

Overview: LD 1281, "An Act To Address The Safety Of Nurses And Improve Patient Care By Enacting The Maine Quality Care Act", was introduced on March 25, 2025 and carried over to the next legislative session.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to address the safety and well-being of nurses in Maine, with the goal of improving patient care and outcomes. It seeks to enact the Maine Quality Care Act to establish new standards and protections for nurses.

Key Provisions:
- Mandates minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in healthcare facilities
- Requires healthcare employers to develop and implement workplace violence prevention plans
- Provides nurses with the right to refuse unsafe patient assignments
- Establishes a nurse and patient safety committee in each healthcare facility

Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary beneficiaries of this bill would be nurses working in Maine's healthcare system, who would gain increased protections and support to ensure their safety and well-being. Patients may also benefit from improved nurse-to-patient ratios and enhanced patient care.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been carried over to the next legislative session, allowing for further consideration, potential amendments, and a vote by the full legislature.

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

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