An Act To Extend The Time Frame For A Chiropractic Intern License

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Donna Bailey and 6 co-sponsors

Extends the duration of a chiropractic intern license, giving interns more time to complete supervised clinical training; costs are absorbed within existing resources.

Signed by Governor

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Overview

LD 1501 is a Maine bill that extends the time frame allowed for a chiropractic intern license. The bill was introduced on April 8, 2025, progressed through the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee, and was signed into law by the Governor on May 23, 2025. The sponsor is Rep. Moonen of Portland.

What the bill does

Extends the time frame during which a chiropractic intern license remains valid. The intent is to allow interns additional time to complete required supervised clinical training.

The bill represents administrative and regulatory adjustments designed to implement the longer internship period.

Note: The materials provided do not specify the exact extension duration or the precise conditions attached to the extension. The formal text of the bill would detail the new time frames and any related requirements.

Fiscal impact

Both preliminary and final fiscal notes indicate a minor cost increase to be borne by Other Special Revenue Funds.

The Board of Chiropractic Licensure can implement the changes within its existing budgeted resources; no additional appropriation or new funding source is required.

The fiscal notes (LR2029(01) and LR2029(02)) reflect the same conclusion: small administrative costs offset within current resources.

Legislative history and status

Introduced: April 8, 2025

Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Actions leading to enactment include: referral to committee, work session, OTP (ought to pass), various readings, concurrence, and final passage.

Final status: Passed to be enacted, then signed by the Governor on May 23, 2025.

The bill is now law, with its effective date to be stated in the enrolled act (not specified in the provided materials).

Affected entities and practical impact

Primary beneficiaries: chiropractic interns who hold or are pursuing an intern license.

Regulating body: Board of Chiropractic Licensure (DMA-regulated professional licensing board).

Potential indirect impacts: chiropractic educational programs, clinical training sites, and employers that host interns, which may experience changes in internship timelines and administrative processes.

Implementation considerations

Administrative changes: The Board will adopt the new time frame and related regulatory adjustments.

Budget: No new funding is required beyond existing resources; any incremental costs are expected to be absorbed within current operations.

Effective date: Not specified in the provided materials; will be stated in the enrolled act or associated implementing regulations.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise comparison with existing internship timelines or draft a plain-language summary for distribution to stakeholders.

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