The Center Square covered a proposal in the Maine Legislature to establish a fund helping lawmakers secure their homes following a rise in threats against elected officials. The article referenced LD 650, a bill sponsored by Sen. Pierce, and noted Senator Bailey among the legislators who support measures to address the personal safety concerns facing Maine lawmakers. The piece highlighted growing national concerns about the safety of public servants and the need for practical security support.

Saco Bay News reported on Senator Bailey's introduction of LD 2129 (An Act to Protect Maine People from the Harmful Impacts of Medical Debt), a bill designed to shield Mainers from aggressive medical debt collection practices. The legislation would prohibit debt collectors from garnishing wages or placing liens on primary residences for unpaid medical bills. Senator Bailey introduced the bill in response to stories from constituents whose financial security had been threatened by unexpected medical expenses, emphasizing that no Mainer should lose their home over a hospital bill.

Ahead of a scheduled legislative work session, The Maine Wire reported that Senator Bailey, as the sponsor of LD 2061 (An Act to Clarify the Prohibition on Paper Billing Statement Fees), shared a proposed amendment to sharpen the bill's language and close loopholes in Maine's existing ban on paper statement fees. The proposed changes aimed to ensure that financial institutions cannot sidestep the consumer protection law through definitional technicalities, providing Mainers clearer and more enforceable protections.

The Maine Wire reported on legislative efforts to clarify the scope of Maine's law banning banks from charging customers fees for receiving paper billing statements — a law championed by Senator Bailey. The article examined how the existing definition of "billing statement" had created ambiguity in enforcement, prompting legislators to consider a technical fix under LD 2061 (An Act to Clarify the Prohibition on Paper Billing Statement Fees). The piece laid out the policy background and the stakes for Maine consumers.

Governor Janet Mills allowed Senator Bailey's LD 784 to become law, expanding access to preventive cancer and cardiac screenings for firefighters and law enforcement officers in Maine. Saco Bay News covered the milestone, noting that first responders are at elevated risk for occupational cancers due to toxic exposures. The law ensures these workers can access early detection screenings that can be lifesaving — reflecting Senator Bailey's ongoing commitment to protecting those who protect Maine communities.

In a year-end roundup of positive developments in healthcare policy, News Medical highlighted Senator Bailey's LD 558, a law aimed at protecting Maine consumers from harmful medical debt reporting practices. The piece recognized Maine's progress in shielding patients from the long-term financial consequences of medical debt appearing on consumer credit reports — a meaningful win for Mainers struggling with the cost of healthcare heading into the new year.

Residents of a mobile home park in Saco are bracing for rent increases as a moratorium on rent hikes approaches its end. The Portland Press Herald reported on the financial pressures facing mobile home park tenants in Senator Bailey's district, highlighting the vulnerability of residents who own their homes but rent the land beneath them. The piece underscores the broader challenge of housing affordability in Maine and the stakes involved as protections expire.

As the Senate chair of the Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services Committee, I work to make health insurance accessible and affordable. During my time, I learned that first responders, including firefighters and police officers, experience chronic stress while responding to crises and emergencies. Moreover, these brave individuals face not only physical challenges but also significant mental and emotional burdens as they navigate the aftermath of emergencies...

"What's going on in other states, and laws that they've passed, and seeing in particular the common themes of those laws," Sen. Donna Bailey, chair of the task force, said. ​

SACO – State Senator Donna Bailey (D-Saco) has launched her campaign for re-election to her Senate District 31 seat. 

Senate District 31 includes the communities of Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Buxton, after the recent redistricting effort jettisoned Hollis and Limington from the district.  

“I’m taking action to address the ongoing housing crisis by ensuring more Maine seniors keep more money in their pockets for food, medication and travel,” said Bailey. “The new law I helped pass, revives the Senior Property Tax Deferral Program to reduce the burden property taxes have for those most vulnerable in our community.”

Currently, Bailey serves as a member of the Appropriations & Financial Affairs Committee, the budget-writing committee in the legislature, and as a member of the Government Oversight Committee. 

“I’m in the best possible position to deliver real results for our area as I’ve worked with my colleagues and Governor Mills on passing budgets that reflect our core values as Mainers,” says Bailey. “We’ve finally funded the state’s share of education at the voter-approved 55% level, funded free school meals for all public school students, and signed off on a plan to fully restore revenue sharing by 2023.”

Outside the Legislature, Bailey is a practicing attorney specializing in real estate, family, and probate law. Previously, Bailey served on the Saco Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and was elected York County Probate Court Judge.
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