128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1711		LR 2744(01)
	Resolve, To Save Lives by Establishing a Homeless Opioid Users Service Engagement Pilot Project within the Department of Health and Human Services
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Gattine of Westbrook
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2017-18	FY 2018-19	Projections  FY 2019-20	Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$0	$2,218,853	$0	$0
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$0	$2,218,853	$0	$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $2,218,853 in fiscal year 2018-19 for a pilot project to provide rapid access to low-barrier treatment for substance use disorders and stable housing to support recovery and create stability for 50 opioid users who are among the most vulnerable and unstable in the State. The above funding assumes a start date of August 1, 2018 and funding for the pilot through June 30, 2019. The Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services is authorized to submit legislation to the First Regular Session of the 129th Legislature and additional funding will need to be included in that bill to extend the project beyond June 30, 2019.