130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 968 LR 908(01)
Resolve, To Expand Mental Health Crisis Intervention Mobile Response Services
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Supica of Bangor
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to utilize funds currently allocated for a certain request for proposal to expand mental health crisis intervention mobile response services to provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the entire State. DHHS notes that this service is already being provided statewide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The bill provides no new funding and if some changes are identified, any new unfunded costs could have an impact on other programs in the DHHS.