Continues Maine's Elder Abuse Prevention Partnership
Maine executive order · EO 6
Why it matters
Continues state work to prevent and respond to elder abuse, which the order says affects about one in 10 older adults in Maine each year. Members serve without pay, and sensitive records stay private.
What it does
- Keeps the Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership active as an ongoing public-private group
- Focuses the group on direct services, training, public policy, and data collection
- Has the Cabinet on Aging support the group while keeping its independence
- Sets a public and private co-chair, both appointed by and serving at the Governor's pleasure
- Makes members serve without pay
Signed
Signed (2026-06-15) by Governor Janet Mills as Executive Order 6
About this order
Orders Maine's Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership to continue as an ongoing public-private group working on elder abuse. The Cabinet on Aging must support it, and members serve without pay.
An Order Continuing the Work of Maine's Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Elder advocacy groups would likely say ongoing coordination helps protect older adults from abuse. Keeping the group active builds on its earlier roadmaps and recommendations.
💬 The case against
Some budget watchdogs would likely say the group adds state work without new funding. Others may worry that closed records limit public oversight.
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