132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1187 LR 1802(02)
An Act to Require Certain Mental Health Data to Be Included in Uniform Crime Reports
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,875,219 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,875,219 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of $1,875,219 in fiscal year 2025-26 to develop technology systems infrastructure for data collection and reporting of referrals to mental health treatment or services made by medical practitioners for individuals in protective custody who are found to present a likelihood of foreseeable harm based on the assessment of the medical practitioner.
Any additional costs to the Department of Public Safety Office and the Office of the Attorney General to assist with data collection are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.