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LD 321

An Act To Make May Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jack Ducharme

Designates May as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month in Maine; a commemorative observance with no new funding, modest state cost, and potential public awareness benefits.

Became Law without Governor's Signature
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Bill Summary · LD 321

Summary of LD 321: An Act To Make May Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month

Overview

LD 321 is a Maine statute that designates May as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month. The bill did not create a new program or funding; instead, it establishes a state-wide observance intended to raise awareness about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). The measure was enacted as law without the Governor’s signature on May 20, 2025.

  • Bill number: LD 321
  • Official title: An Act To Make May Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month
  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Ducharme (Madison)
  • Committee: State and Local Government
  • Status: Became Law without Governor's Signature
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Subject: PSP Month, state commemorations, state government

What the bill would do (Key Provisions)

  • Designate May as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Month in Maine.
  • The designation is a formal observance within state government practice, signaling awareness and acknowledgment of PSP during the designated month.
  • The bill is framed as a commemorative designation rather than a new program with ongoing funding or specific mandated actions.

Note: The available documents do not indicate additional mandate specifics (e.g., required proclamations, events, or actions by particular agencies). The fiscal notes describe a general, nominal impact tied to the designation itself.

Fiscal Impact

  • Two fiscal notes accompany the bill (LR 1096(01) and LR 1096(02)).
  • Both indicate a minor cost increase to the General Fund.
  • The cost is described as absorbable within existing budgeted resources; no new program funding or significant expenditures are required.
  • Therefore, the financial impact on state funds is expected to be negligible.

Who/What is Affected

  • State government operations and observances related to commemorations.
  • PSP community and advocates may benefit from heightened awareness during May.
  • The broader public may encounter state-promoted recognition of PSP during observance activities or informational outreach, if any occurs.

Legislative History and Timeline

  • Jan 30, 2025: Referred to the Committee on State and Local Government.
  • Mar 19, 2025: Work session held; Voted OTP (Ought to Pass).
  • Mar 21, 2025: Carried over to the next special or regular session per Joint Order SP 519; continued consideration.
  • Apr 23, 2025: Reported Out - OTP.
  • Apr 29–Apr 30, 2025: Sequential steps toward engrossment and concurrence; readings and suspensions completed.
  • May 6, 2025: Passed to be enacted; sent for concurrence.
  • May 20, 2025: Became law without Governor's signature.

Context and Practical Implications

  • The act reflects a standard, low-cost commemorative designation commonly used to raise awareness about health conditions.
  • With only a nominal fiscal impact, implementation relies on existing state channels and resources, such as proclamations or observance notices, without creating new programs or mandates.
  • Public awareness during May may be enhanced through ongoing state communications or collaboration with PSP organizations, depending on subsequent agency actions (not specified in the bill text).

If you’d like, I can add a short comparison to similar commemorative designations in Maine or summarize how other health-related observances are typically observed in state practice.

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

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