123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2161 LR 3442(02)
An Act To Clarify Confidentiality in Child Protective Proceedings
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill delays the effective date of PL 2007, c. 335, enacted last session, until March 1, 2008, to allow for a federal government review of provisions that may violate federal confidentiality provisions and could result in the loss of federal funds.  Any additional cost to the state's Department of Health and Human Services can be absorbed utilizing existing budgetary resources.