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LD 887

An Act To Make Manufacturers Responsible For Proper Disposal Of Abortion Drugs And Require A Health Care Provider To Be Physically Present During A Chemical Abortion

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Abigail Griffin and 5 co-sponsors

Maine bill requiring physical healthcare provider presence during medication abortion and manufacturer-managed drug disposal failed Senate vote 21-13 in June 2025.

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 887

Legislative bill overview

LD 887 proposes two regulatory measures: requiring pharmaceutical manufacturers to establish disposal protocols for medication abortion drugs and mandating that a healthcare provider be physically present during chemical abortion procedures. The bill was introduced in Maine's legislature but was rejected by the state Senate in June 2025.

Why is this important

These provisions would directly affect abortion access and pharmaceutical liability in Maine. The physical presence requirement could limit telemedicine abortion options and increase procedural costs, while manufacturer disposal requirements would establish new regulatory obligations in pharmaceutical supply chains—both controversial in states with varying abortion policies.

Potential points of contention

  • Telemedicine restrictions: The physical presence mandate would eliminate remote medication abortion options, which some argue reduces access for rural or economically disadvantaged patients, while proponents frame it as a patient safety measure
  • Manufacturer liability scope: Requiring drug makers to manage disposal creates potential liability questions about who bears costs and responsibility for products legally prescribed and used as directed
  • Regulatory precedent: Singling out abortion medications for special disposal protocols differs from treatment of other prescription drugs, raising questions about whether this represents unequal regulatory treatment

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

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