132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1281		LR 1940(01)
	An Act to Address the Safety of Nurses and Improve Patient Care by Enacting the Maine Quality Care Act
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Brenner of Cumberland
	Committee: Not Referred
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2025-26	FY 2026-27	Projections  FY 2027-28	Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$0	$95,671	$89,123	$91,786
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$0	$95,671	$89,123	$91,786
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$0	$309,385	$321,853	$331,465
Revenue
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$0	$30,938	$32,185	$33,146
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
	This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system. The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases does not require additional funding at this time. The collection of additional fines and filing fees will increase General Fund or other dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriation of $85,671 beginning in fiscal year 2026-27 to establish a Health Services Consultant II Position and a Public Health Nurse Supervisor Position to oversee healthcare facility compliance with the Maine Quality Care Act outlined in this bill. A Federal Expenditures Fund allocation will also be included for the federal match.
	The Human Rights Commission will require a one-time General Fund appropriation of $10,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 for staff training related to the provisions of this bill.