131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1159		LR 1264(02)
	An Act to Establish a Pilot Project Regarding Harm Reduction Health Centers
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2023-24	FY 2024-25	Projections  FY 2025-26	Projections  FY 2026-27
Appropriations/Allocations
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$981,506	$1,030,581	$0	$0
Revenue
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$981,506	$1,030,581	$0	$0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill includes Other Special Revenue Funds allocations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $981,506 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $1,030,581 in fiscal year 2024-25 for a pilot project establishing and operating one harm reduction health center to provide counseling and health service referrals and a place to use previously obtained controlled substances for clients of the center.
	Additional costs to the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future and to the Office of the Attorney General associated with serving on the advisory board are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.