In light of changing federal guidance, Legislature passes two bills strengthening vaccine access

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 567

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Maine Legislature passed two bills to protect and expand Mainers’ ability to get vaccinated in pharmacies in response to changes to federal immunization guidance under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Under the proposals, Maine’s vaccine policy would no longer be tied to federal guidance. Instead, the state would accept recommendations from trusted medical and public health organizations. Pharmacists who administer vaccines would also be protected from liability and granted more authority to prescribe certain vaccines …

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